Forgive

“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6:37 NIV)

There is nothing we can do that God will not forgive.  Jesus gave His life for the forgiveness of all sin.  His love compels Him to forgive every grievance.  Mercy cannot help but flow from His Sacred Heart.  His love for us is greater than we can fathom.  If He can forgive our every sin why can’t we forgive ourselves and others?  With the grace of His Spirit we too can forgive every grievance.  We must choose to love as Jesus loves and forgive as Jesus forgives.  We need to be merciful as Jesus is merciful.  This does not mean that we entertain trouble or invite harm but simply that we forgive and have mercy on ourselves and others so that Jesus can forgive us.  If we harbor unforgiveness in our hearts He cannot forgive us.  So let us forgive so that Jesus may forgive.