All In A Days Grace

  Forgiveness is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, yet it's often one of the most difficult and challenging commands to obey. The act of letting go of a hurt, a betrayal, or an injustice can feel contrary to our natural human impulse for retribution. We are frequently taught that to forgive is a sign of great strength, but from a biblical perspective, the strength required for true forgiveness is not our own. It is a supernatural act made possible only through the grace and power of God working within us. The Bible makes it abundantly clear that forgiveness is not an optional act for believers. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus links our ability to be forgiven by God directly to our willingness to forgive others. "For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses" (Matthew 6:14-15). This is echoed by the Apostle Paul, who encourages...