Forgiveness

"There is forgiveness with You."
"If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins"
"Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness"
"Having overlooked our times of ignorance."
"Forgive us our trespasses."

We all crave being let off the hook, having our sin not held against us, to be freed from the anxious longings of unresolved issues. Forgiveness is letting it go, not dredging up the past, resting in mercy, choosing to relate in kindness rather than hatefulness. Forgiveness gives back life to those who are undone by sin, those who are relationally, mentally and spiritually on the sidelines. Forgiveness revives the as good as dead.