The lyrics go something like this: Cause we all make mistakes sometimes and we all step across that line. But, nothing’s sweeter than the day we find FORGIVENESS.

I recently discovered this song by Tobymac (Forgiveness ft. Lecrae). It was one of the best discoveries I have made. Why? Well…I am learning the importance of forgiveness, and not the act of receiving it, as much as the giving of it. We all want to be forgiven but many times are ridiculously stingy about handing it out. Which is ironic since the real release and growth comes from the” giving of”, rather than the” getting”. That means letting go of the offenses of others, but equally as important is letting go of our own offenses. Have you ever had someone forgive you, but nothing changed? Want to know why? You are your biggest critic, we are harder on ourselves than anyone could ever be. So as we learn to forgive others we must learn to forgive ourselves as well.

Someone once said to me: “If I forgive you, but you don’t forgive you. What’s the use?” He who has been forgiving much must himself forgive much…just don’t forget to include yourself.

What am I thankful for today? The ability to forgive and been forgiven.