Read: Matthew 6:9-13

Is there anyone in your life you need to forgive? 

Repentance is just the first half of the equation. Jesus goes on to say, “Forgive us our debt as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matthew 6:12). 

Asking God to forgive us is the easy part; turning around and offering that same forgiveness to other people is the tough part. Especially when someone really hurts or offends us. Forgiveness is counterintuitive. It's a lot easier to stay bitter, but if we want to get better (and Get Ready), we have to follow the example of Jesus and forgive. 

Forgiveness isn't easy, but it is one of the most freeing things you could ever do. Forgiveness is like breath. We inhale God's grace and forgiveness for our life, and then we exhale that same forgiveness to others.

Who is one person you need to forgive today? Take a moment to pray for that person. Pray that God would bless them and provide for them. Then, if it’s safe to do so, take one action step to help fix that relationship in your life. Send them a text, give them a call, or come up with some creative way to let them know you forgive them.

Prayer: Father, forgiveness isn't easy. I pray that you would remind me of the great lengths you went to and the things you went through to offer me forgiveness. Let that truth empower and embolden me to turn around and forgive this person in my life, in Jesus’ name, amen.