Forgiveness

Forgiveness. It sounds so beautiful on the receiving side, but on the giving side, it is difficult, especially if you feel the wrongdoing is unforgivable. The term "accident forgiveness" from Allstate Insurance sounds so appealing because of the company's mercy. No one is faultless so receiving forgiveness is uplifting. Even though I know the Son came to this earth to be the ultimate Healer and Teacher and then die for everyone's mistakes and I should thus be merciful to others, it's hard to not let my selfishness and narrow human perceptions get in the way. But, if we forgive people when they sin against us, our heavenly Father will also forgive us. If we do not forgive others, He will not forgive our sins. What great motivation to try to start truly and genuinely forgiving others!