Hard to Forgive

Why is forgiveness so hard? Have you ever thought about that? We know that God forgave us, and we know that HE says that we must forgive others. But why is it so hard? Remember when Jesus was on the cross? What were people doing and saying? Not only did they beat HIM and torture HIM but they also said horrible things to HIM... “He saved others,” they said, “let him save himself if he is really God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” (Luke 23:35) But what did Jesus do? He said, "FATHER forgive them" - Forgiveness is hard! It is very hard... Do you ever think that it was easier for JESUS? It wasn't... The Bible says that everything we feel, everything that is hard for us... it was hard for JESUS too!


So, we have to learn to forgive anyways. Even though its hard we still must forgive! But why? Because JESUS (who is sinless and perfect) forgave us and even paid for our sin! 


What is going to happen if don't forgive? Then we are hurting ourselves and hurting God's heart... “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins." (Matthew 6:14-15) When we forgive we are being like JESUS... When we don't forgive we are separating ourselves from God's presence.

Be like JESUS. FORGIVE. Stay close to GOD. FORGIVE. Have peace. FORGIVE.