Forgiving

The former prime minister Margret Thatcher died earlier this year. During her funeral many people around the world mourn a great leader. Not everyone thinks so though. Many people, especially in England dislike her and her rule during the 80s and 90s.

I saw two women on TV protesting against Thacher wearing a t-shirt with the text: Never forget, never forgive.

For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.(
Matthew 6:14-15)

Forgiveness is one of the “key” words of the Christian faith. If God had not included forgiveness in His plan for us, none of us would enjoy life renewed with Him in heaven. Without forgiveness there would be no hope at all.

In order to receive forgiveness for our sins, we need to forgive others. Forgiving others allows us to overcome feelings of anger, hate, or bitterness.
Forgiveness can heal spiritual wounds and bring the peace and love that only God can give.

Lets start forgive one another. Jesus said on the cross while suffering , being humiliated, bleeding, and in great pain:
Forgive them, Father, because they don't know what they are doing.