The Breath Of Fresh air In Forgiveness

 To forgive is never truly achieved no matter how easy it is for us to say it. There is no gainsaying  the fact of a breath of peace one has the moment one lets go of offences, circumstances that weigh us down without knowing.  In asking for mercy we learn better how to extend it—we come to understand that offering forgiveness has its own healing power. Forgiveness releases us from the burden of resentment, and giving such burdens to God brings with it the peace that only He can give us.

 If we are all striving to become like God, then what better way to start that journey than by practicing mercy, an attribute so central to the nature of God?


Because of God’s mercy we all have bodies, a world to live in, and agency to chart a course through life. In addition to giving us these great blessings, the Lord has provided the Atonement, which provides us with the opportunity to repent after we make mistakes with that agency so that we can still be eligible for salvation and eternal life. While this grace is a gift that we cannot earn, we can merit God’s forgiveness after we repent. At its essence, repentance is  a restorative process, not a punishment; it strengthens us in our weakest places, harnesses our inner divinity, and helps us develop a Christlike nature.
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