When I was a little girl in elementary school, my mother taught me to memorize one prayer. As children, we sometimes do not understand why our parents teach us certain lessons. She had me learn the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9-13, ESV.

Years later, I discovered the verse that follows: "For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you" (Matthew 6:14, ESV).

In middle school, my mother made a comment that stays with me today: "Always speak to your enemies." Though my mother has passed on, this simple wisdom shaped how I relate to people about forgiveness.

Here is what happens when you choose to forgive: you feel a heaviness lift from your shoulders. What remains is pure joy as guilt and resentment release their grip on your heart. The stress that once overwhelmed you begins to fade.

Consider the health benefits to your body. Less stress means less worry. Your mind finds relief. Your heart discovers peace.

My mother's words were small, but their impact was enormous. She understood something profound about the weight we carry and the freedom we can choose.

What would change in your heart if you chose grace over resentment today?

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