“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you” (C.S. Lewis)

Forgiveness defies logic. It ignores our natural instincts. It is a priceless gift. It requires us to look outside ourselves and look to the cross. We must look at Christ who loves us no matter what. 

In the moments when it feels impossible to forgive I have to look at the cross and allow myself to be humbled. I sit at his feet and look up in his eyes and see that his eyes see every sin I will ever commit. He knows every time I will ever deny him, abandon him, and hurt him, and yet all I see in his eyes is love. Love for me.  

How incredible is it that he knew every time I would wrong him and yet loved me anyway? 

How is it that I can receive that kind of love from him yet hold on to bitter feelings and hurt others have caused me? 

When I see him on the cross I am reminded that I am called to forgive every wrong against me. I am to love without abandon – love unconditionally. Leave the justice up to God and forgive with a joyful heart. 

After all – am I really opening myself to receive his great love if I don’t share that same love and forgiveness with those he has placed in my life?