Why we need forgiveness

We often wonder why we should forgive a friend, co-worker, family member, or even an enemy. Forgiveness is one of the most important acts you can do as a Christian. But why is it so critical to be able and do this? If we never forgave anyone that did wrong to us we would be so eaten alive by hate, anger, and stress that we couldn't possibly function on a daily basis. God says to forgive your debtors. Meaning those that owe you. Because when someone treats us badly or does wrong to us they are the in debt to us to make it right. Sometimes, actually quit often, it is never made right. If we then decide to dwell on these facts we will never build lasting relationships with anyone because all humans are sinners and we eventually do harm to those we love and care for. Wether intentional or not we will hurt those close to us somehow. God calls us to forgive as he forgave. I would hate to go to the gates at heaven and answer for my sins and be asked if I HONESTLY forgave those who hurt me and couldn't answer yes. God has forgiven me hundreds of thousands of times for my sins, the least I can do is forgive in his name and for his glory. I know it's hard but think about this, God knew mankind was no good so he sent his son to teach us about his ways and pay for our sins. Jesus spent the better part of 20 something years teaching and spreading Gods word, some listened, some didn't. God told Jesus that mankind was horrible and that in order for our lives to be saved he would be the sacrafice. What was the sacrafice of Jesus? It was the final sacrafice of sins. Jesus' blood washed away our sins past, present, and future. God sacrficed his son for my sins so I could be forgiven. Now if I'm to big of a person to forgive someone pitty my soul. God knew we needed forgiveness or we could never truly focus on him. Everything we have is because of Gods forgiveness of our sins. Because if we never forgiven and made accountable for our sins, we would already be suffering HELL. Becuase we are a sinfull people. We are wretched in the eyes of the Lord, but he still forgives us and shows never ending mercy, and love. So why do we need forgiveness? To give glory that God is a GREAT GOD !!! Withou him we would already be doomed to wickedness and strife. Thank you Lord for forgiving my evil and sinfull heart, may I be able to forgive others the same as you forgive me. In your son Jesus Christ's name I pray, AMEN.