Some of the Hardest Words to Say...

As Jesus hung on the cross, after being wrongly beaten, mocked and then crucified, He said some of the hardest words anyone could ever say, especially after going through what He had. In Luke 23:34 during His most painful and difficult time, Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do..." He was asking God to forgive them for all they'd done to Him. He could have been mad, offended or even wanted to get revenge. Instead Jesus chose to forgive them by asking the Father to. It's amazing to me how we as humans can hold onto things for so long that often we can't even remember much about them. Yet because we were wronged, we feel it's our right to choose not forgive them. We feel that by choosing not to forgive, in a way we're somehow getting them back or are hurting them. Unfortunately, when we choose not to forgive, the only one it hurts is us. Regardless of what's gone on in your life, choose to forgive. It's not saying they're right, but says that you're moving on. Will you choose to follow Jesus' example today and forgive?