BittersweetSample

Written by Cherish, age 17 from Charlotte, NC

Forgiveness is something we have to practice our entire life. However, the difficulty of granting forgiveness increases like a Mario game. It may start as someone simply forgiving their sibling for breaking a toy, but as we get older, slights against us increase in complexity. As we get older and conflicts become more hurtful, forgiveness often becomes more difficult.

People wonder, “Why should I forgive?” While this is an understandable question, when we don’t forgive, like a game of Mario, we get stuck on that same level with poisonous mushrooms and tunnel pitfalls. We become bitter or angry, which keeps us from moving forward because we are focused on the past. To meet our full potential and the next exciting levels God has planned, we must learn to forgive. Today, if you feel bitter, ask God to help you forgive so you can keep moving forward.