Scripture: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13

Reflection: Unforgiveness binds the heart with bitterness, but choosing to forgive breaks the chains. Extending grace does not mean overlooking wrongdoing; it means entrusting justice into God’s hands and opening our spirits to His profound peace. When we recall the vast mercy poured out over our own lives through Christ, we find the strength to let go, heal, and walk forward in genuine freedom.

Prayer: Lord, soften any hardness in my heart. Give me the grace to release old wounds, forgive freely as You have forgiven me, and rest in the peace of Your restorative love. Amen.