“I forgive you.”

Not because what you did to me was small. It wasn’t.
Not because it doesn’t still hurt. It does.
Not because you deserve forgiveness. You don’t.

I forgive you because you’re just like me.
Jesus forgives me.
Jesus forgives you.
How can I do less?

Jesus’ forgiveness reconciles us to God, if we will receive it.

My forgiveness of you is a first step toward reconciliation between us.

Will you forgive me, too?
The world would be a better place, if you did.