Ephesians 2:8-9

[8] For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, [9] not of works, lest anyone should boast.

Forgiveness, it can be one of the most difficult things to do for others, especially when the hurt runs deep. Oh, the offender can apologize, maybe even correct the wrong they did towards you, but sometimes that's just not enough to find it in your heart to forgive. How can you get to the point of offering forgiveness when everything inside you wants to seek revenge, cut them out of your life, block them on social media, and so forth? 

We just witnessed Charlie Kirk's wife state that she forgave the man who took her husband's life. I can't imagine how painful that decision had to be for her, but as a child of God, she knew she had to forgive. Nothing the shooter could do will right his wrong, it was up to Mrs Kirk to take a brave step forward to forgive. 

Today's verse sheds light on God's forgiveness of our sins. Nothing we can do on our own can gain His approval. He willingly forgives those who come to Him in faith by accepting Jesus Christ. Many try to right their wrongs, even live a near perfect life, but none of that truly matters, it's God's love and grace that is powerful enough to call you redeemed. 

It's wise to live in obedience, but just know your efforts to make things right will only exhaust your soul. Live with the peace and assurance in knowing all your wrongs have been righted by Jesus Christ.