to forgive or not?

To forgive or not to forgive. This is a delema we all face throughout our lives. A non christian views is a valid choice. Often times choosing not to forgive. The Christian however, doesn't truly have achoice. We are commanded in Scripture to forgive one another of sin. How many times? Peter asked Jesus this very question. He said "seven times?" Jesus said "no! I say not seven times but seventy times seven." This isn't saying we stop after 490. It is really saying tontinuously forgive. No questions. Don't put conditions on your forgiveness.Don't say"I forgive you provided you..." Surprise surprise, people aren't perfect. If they repeat the matter forgive them again and again. Work to reconcile the problem and seek for ways to make sure things improve. If the don't come to you and ask for forgiveness. Forgive any. Pray "Lord I forgive them and release the problem to you." that takes them off your hook and puts them on God's hook. In fact that is something elese we are to do.Pray for them that despitely use us or mistreat us. Holding onto the hurt andallowing bitterness toreside only causes trouble. Health wise you'll find your not feeling. Also eventually thsoe who have had no issues with you or the other person you'll lash out at. Because you know they know so and so. As I've said many times we are to "let go and let God." We are to love no matter what. In fact scripture gives us this warning "if you don't forgive your brother his tresspasses then your Heavenly Father won't forgive." this isn't say you loose your place in Heaven. That has been settled. I know it is hard to forgive. Believe me I know. But once you've done it you'll feela sense of peace and be able to move forward and be not stuck in the quag mire of bitterness. In fact bitterness shouldn't be able to be named among a body of believers. It may hurt but forgive anyway. You'll probably shock the other person. They're probably expecting a lashing. The same goes if they decide to sue you. Forgive them and reconcile the issues. and try to make ammends. If it is possible. If it isn't truly possible and you honestly tried. Let them go and pray for them. Let the Lord controll the situation. Don't try solely on your own strength. You'll bomb. But rely solely on the Lord's strength and you'll be victorious. You can do all things through Christ. With God ALL! things are possible. If someone brings up the hurt. Simplely state "I've forgiven the issue and let's move forward. Don't give place to stirring emotions that need not be stirred. Others will try and get you to hold on to your anger. They'll say "you have the right to be angry and get revenge. You do not. Vengance is Mine says the Lord I will repay. Give no place for anger. Don't let the sun go down on your anger. Knip it in the butt as soon as possible. and trust the Lord. He'll see you through.