forgiveness

We live in a day when people hurt each other.  This shouldn't be.  Especially if you are a believer in Jesus Christ.  It happens I realize and there isn't much I can do about it.  However, how you respond to being hurt does make a difference.  When someone has hurt you you are to forgive them!  Forgive them because Jesus forgave you of your sins.  Forgiving is not an option for a believer.  Scripture tells us we are to forgive others. Scripture tells us that if we don't forgive others how can we expect the Lord to forgive us. He does! So we aught to forgive others. I realize it is difficult at times but needs to be done.  if you hold on to the hurt you are hurting yourself. I say this because most likely the person who hurt you probably has forgotten the fact. you holding on to it just eats you up inside and can cause you other issues.  I am not saying forgive and forget because some hurts are near impossible to forget but pray that the Lord will help you. you never know if you forgive someone and they are not a believer, you may have the chance to win them to Christ. So go forth and forgive those who hurt and watch and see the results. I am willing to bet you'll be amazed.