Forgiveness heals

"Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others."Colossians 3:13

Have you ever been around someone who always focuses on the faults of other people? Not a very pleasant person to be around. We all have our faults. Each of us can offend someone with a word or action. Isn't it better to forgive rather than hold on to the offense. When we hold on we are the one who suffers. What about God? Does he find fault with us? Do we offend him? For me the answer is yes. But God forgives my faults and offenses because of Jesus death on the cross. In return, he wants us to follow his example. If we can't do it ourselves, then he, through his Holy Spirit will help us. Many of our illnesses can be traced back to holding on to these feelings. Forgiveness heals us.