God’s commands around forgiveness are pretty clear and straightforward, and yet why do so many of us struggle with it?

Often, we are urged to forgive without allowing the healthy processing of feelings.

We may fear that forgiving someone means we accept their behavior as okay or that we are somehow saying their wrongdoing doesn’t matter anymore.

The reality is forgiveness liberates me from bitterness and hard-heartedness, even if the other person never changes.

“We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness.” Frederick W. Robertson

I may have to say to the Lord I am willing to be willing, but I choose to make the step of faith toward forgiveness.

This small step of faith is all you are asking from me, and I give it freely.

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. (Luke 6:36)

If you struggle with forgiveness today I pray after reading this devotion you are encouraged to do the right thing and forgive.

Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!