"i forgive you".....but do they really? does forgiveness mean to forgive and forget or "ill just say it to make you and myself feel better". according to webster, it means to not feel resentment against and resentment means a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury. now that being said, if someone tells you they forgive you, but you still feel in your heart of hearts that they dont want to be around you or that they hold harsh feelings towards you, does that mean that they have truly forgiven you? i mean, Jesus said it best when he said "Forgive others just as I have forgiven you".....that to me, if the true definition of forgiveness. If I do a dishonor to Jesus or I hurt His feelings, or i screw up our friendship, and He forgives me, does that mean He still in His heart of hearts holds a grudge towards me? NOT AT ALL!! now, i know we are mere humans and in no way could i be as forgiving as Jesus, but shouldnt that be what we strive for every day? What else is our purpose? I want to be like my Maker. And although i know i fail miserably each and every day, I should still press on, and try to forgive others. Not simply be content where Im at in holding my grudge and having my "healing time"....but to do my best and try to be like He would want me to be. to try and forgive others just as He forgives me.....just as He forgives every person. even the men who hung Him on the cross.
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