Reflection
Forgiveness is one of God's greatest gifts — both the forgiveness He extends to us and the freedom that comes when we extend it to others. You are not defined by your failures. In Christ, there is mercy new every morning.
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
1 John 1:9
"As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us."
Psalm 103:12
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."
Ephesians 4:32
"Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy."
Micah 7:18
"I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins."
Isaiah 43:25
"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
Matthew 6:14
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
Romans 8:1
"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
Luke 23:34
"And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses."
Colossians 2:13-14
"For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee."
Psalm 86:5