[Rodnika Brown]

This verse from Matthew 6 really reminds me how important forgiveness is, even when it feels impossible. We all have someone who has hurt us deeply, and sometimes that pain sticks with us for years. It’s hard to even think about forgiving someone who caused that kind of damage.

But Jesus makes it clear that forgiveness isn’t just for the other person—it’s for us too. Holding on to anger and hurt only weighs us down. When we choose to forgive, we’re letting God take over and freeing ourselves from a burden we were never meant to carry.

The challenge to “forgive them” is definitely not easy, but it’s something that can bring real peace. My hope is that we can all reach a place where we’re willing to give that pain to God and let Him heal the parts of us that feel broken. Forgiveness doesn’t erase what happened, but it does open the door for God to restore our hearts.