Forgiving
Forgiving is your gift to yourself–the gift of happiness. (Jonathan Lockwood Huie, author)
In the same vein, Huie writes, “Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.” We are inclined to think that when we forgive someone, theirs is the great benefit. We have given them something they might not deserve, and they can move forward without a sense of guilt. That may be true, but as Huie says, the one who forgives receives the greatest benefit.
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. (Matthew 6:12)
God blesses those who are merciful, [forgiving] for they will be shown mercy. (Matthew 5:7)