The Truth in Forgiveness

Forgiveness is one of man-kinds most elusive traits.  We desperately want to be forgiven, but have the most difficult time forgiving others.  As Christians this is such a vital aspect of our life.  Jesus said to forgive others because you have been forgiven. 

I think what we struggle with is, that we think "what they did to me is much worse than anything I have done to someone".  Yet we forget all that we have done to God.  More than any other we have offended God and thumbed our nose at His commandments.  If any one has a right to be unforgiving it's God.  Yet "while were still sinners, Christ died for us"; this is what forgiveness is all about.  Forgiveness means we lay down our pride and feelings, to bring the other person back into fellowship.  Jesus laid down His very life so that we can be made right God.

It doesn't matter what hurt you may feel or what was done to you, forgive as you've been forgiven.  Forgive with out bias, without regret, but with a heart of gratitude toward God for his grace and mercy in forgiving you.