Forgiveness can often be difficult for us to muster up. In our lifetimes, it is likely that people will do some truly awful things to us. Sometimes, we can say that we forgive, but a thought of the pain inflicted upon us can return with a single thought. At the same time, we rarely think that we need to be forgiven. Though our actions or words may have inflicted hurt upon others, we can rationalize away our faults in the matter pretty easily. Fortunately for us, God is rich in mercy. He forgives the sins of those who confess their sins and trust in the sacrifice of His Son on the cross for the forgiveness of their sins.
Psalm 51:1-2 says, “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Was me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!” When we trust God for salvation and redemption, He covers our sins with the blood of Jesus so that He no longer sees them and chooses not to remember them. His steadfast love led Him to sacrifice His own Son so that our sins are forgiven and so that we will live forever. By this sacrifice, God’s abundant mercy is demonstrated.
Reluctant Retiree 