Forgiveness is for us and not someone else. It releases us to walk in freedom. It blocks our pathway from experiencing God’s mercy and grace, ‘Forgive me as I forgive those who trespass against me’ (Matthew 6:14). Forgiveness is a fundamental need for all people. We seek it and sometimes refuse to give it. Forgiveness is about releasing the grip of pain, resentment, or anger that binds us to the past. Whether in personal relationships, communities, or within ourselves, the need for forgiveness arises from our shared imperfection: and we are hurt. Forgiveness is not always easy. It often takes time, courage, and inner work. But it is deeply necessary not just to heal wounds, but to live with open hearts.
Unforgiveness was something i struggled with for a long while. I was attending church and even doing all the ‘churchy’ stuff like, singing on the Praise and Worship Team, teaching Sunday School, smiling and telling myself that i was operating in Love. It was not until one day in prayer, the Holy Spirit brought to my attention that i was operating in unforgiveness and instructed me to deal with it. I prayed about the situation and was even trying to justify why it was necessary for me to hold on to the offense. Eventually, through much tears, fasting and prayer, i was able to leave the incident at the feet of Jesus (1 Peter 5:7). Today, i am free.
Making the decision to walk in forgiveness forces us to do it quickly (Colossians 3:13). It’s a daily choice that believers must make as prescribed in scriptures. It is one of the things that separates us from the world. Throughout the Scriptures, God continues to call us back to him. He tells us to repent from our evil ways and embrace righteousness. His forgiveness is not dependent on what we can do or have done. God is a merciful God whose forgiveness is an outpouring of His love. He doesn’t forgive us reluctantly – He does so abundantly and with joy.
I encourage you today, to forgive those who have wronged you, extend the grace of God which you freely received to someone else who is deemed unworthy. Its not an occasional act but each day through difficult circumstances, as believers we choose to give it to God and remove our emotions from the matter. Its difficult but doable. It didn’t matter the color of your skin or where you hail from , we must all forgive and move steadily in love.
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