I've written before about my problem with forgiving. If I had to name my greatest sin, I would probably cite my lack of forgiveness. Over the years, our family has experienced some terrible wrongs, more than the occasional bout of hurt feelings.
I have yet to truly forgive those people who damaged our family so severely. Every once in a while, I have a glimpse of what it would be like to live without bitterness, but it vanishes, leaving me still holding on to the pain and sense of betrayal.
So, for today, I am grateful for those who forgive wholly and freely.
Forgiveness can be difficult but it definitely helps me when I remember that I want the Lord to forgive me at judgment day.
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