Forgiveness is not a ‘one-and-done’ action, it’s something we have to return to again and again, depending on the level of hurt.

Think of forgiveness as doing exercises, curls or crunches: We would never do only one rep and think we were now in top shape. That’s how forgiveness works. It’s not about the other person, it’s about us and making sure we don’t hang on to bitterness which can rot our hearts and souls and makes us miserable people.

The scripture reference today is Matthew 18:21-35.