I Forgive Because He Did

I forgive—  

not because I’m strong,  

but because He was pierced for my peace (Isaiah 53:5).  

Not because they said sorry,  

but because He said, “It is finished.” (John 19:30)

I forgive—  

because bitterness is a chain,  

and mercy is a key.  

Because vengeance is heavy,  

but grace is light.

I forgive—  

not to erase the past,  

but to redeem it.  

Not to pretend it didn’t break me,  

but to proclaim: He is rebuilding me.

I forgive—  

because love keeps no record of wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:5).  

Because mercy triumphs over judgment (James 2:13).  

Because I am not who I was,  

and neither are they.

I forgive—  

because the cross was enough.  

Because Jesus didn’t just die for my sins,  

He died for theirs too.

So I release.  

I bless.  

I walk free.  

Not because they deserve it,  

but because He paid for it.