2 Corinthians 2:10-11 But one whom you forgive anything, I forgive also; for indeed what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your sakes in the presence of Christ,

[11]so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.

One of the most difficult things to do is forgive someone who has hurt you deeply. The scars of their sin against you run deep and oftentimes impact your life for days, weeks, months, even a lifetime. As long as there is unforgiveness, there will remain an open wound that will never heal, impacting other parts of your life. 

Unfortunately, Satan uses these events to keep you in bondage, hindering your walk with the Lord. Nothing grieves the heart of God when His children refuse to let go of their anger and forgive. Jesus paved a narrow pathway for His followers to mimic His grace and mercy, to forgive even the most vile person. All through scripture, we read where God turned around the most wicked people, through forgiveness, to serve Him, even unto death. 

Whose on your list that needs forgiveness? Ask God to help you find the grace, mercy and love needed to scratch through that name so healing can begin and restore your fellowship with your Heavenly Father.