Another sign that reveals our formation into Christlikeness is our ability to forgive those who hurt us, ourselves, and God. Forgiving may be the most difficult thing we are called to do, but not doing it is too costly. It is the difference between a growing warm heart and a growing cold and bitter heart. We know it but how do we become forgiving people?

When people come at us with anger and bitterness and hatred our response reveals where we are in becoming like Christ. We experience God’s grace regardless, but as we mature we learn to feel, be held in those feelings, and process what we experience in such a way that transformation happens, and we respond in love. No doubt this reveals maturity. Let’s discuss how to get there.