Forgiveness can be a tough pill to swallow, especially when hurt by someone you loved and trusted deeply. That can be the worst kind of hurt. I used to have trouble with forgiveness, thinking that my forgiveness made the offense ok. I have heard the phrase that forgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping that the other person dies, and this is so true. Unforgiveness is a poison that hinders us in our daily lives and hinders our walk with God. Romans 5:8 sums it up pretty well: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Holy Bible, NIV). Christ went to the grave to triumph over sin once and for all, while we were still sinners. Knowing this, how can we not forgive others of their transgressions?

Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® 2011