Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors

Matthew 6: 12

          Forgiveness is a difficult topic.  Because of sin, we miss the mark with God and other people.  Topically, we brush off asking people for forgiveness.  It does not seem important.  They will just forget it, we think.

          Yet, in the model prayer, Jesus makes it a point that we will be forgiven like we forgive.  If we do not forgive others (grudges), how then can God forgive us?

          Jesus after saying the model prayer said this,

“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

          Forgiveness is an important trait of a Follower of Jesus.  Before you pray, make sure you have asked and given forgiveness.  Seek that person out and give what has been given to you—forgiveness.