Forgive and Forget Let it go

Matthew 6:14 - For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Forgiving someone is a hard thing to do, depending on what a person did. It's a process. You have to face the issue. Figure out why it happened (if there's a REAL reason why it took place). And ultimately... forget it. But when I say "forget it" I don't mean completely erase it out of your memory...sometimes that's impossible. But just simply let it go. My friend Phil told me if you have a problem forgiving someone, ask God to give you the grace to do so.

So how do you know when you've forgiven a person? A) When you think about the person it doesn't even bother you. B) If you don't even think about what happened anymore. Letting stuff go is also good for your health. You won't stress about it, or waste PRECIOUS time dwelling on the negative. Forgiving is a sign of growth and maturity.

My pastor--Creflo Dollar-- said something very clever. "Forgiveness is not conditional. It's like love, it must be unconditional. Otherwise, it would be called for-sale." Moreover, when you pray, do you think God hears you when you are still holding anger towards someone. If you can't forgive someone for what they did, why should He forgive you of your sins--let alone listen when you pray. Holding strife in your heart only blocks your blessings. Free yourself! It's okay to be mad, upset, sad about it for a MINUTE, but DO NOT dwell on it. Walk in love and forgiveness, and God will take care of the rest.

As the saying goes... "let go and let God." I Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.