Imitators of God --- "Forgiveness"

Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. Ephesians 5:1 (NKJV)I cannot think of any better way to show respect to God than to obey His commands and to imitate Him. When it comes to the attributes and character of God, the first thing coming to my mind is His amazing grace (unmerited favor), and His forgiveness. 

We are told in Ephesians 4:32 to forgive one another, even as God through Christ forgave us. This verse begins by telling us to “be kind and tenderhearted” towards each other.  This actually means we are to be generous, warm, and compassionate to those people who have offended us. This type of attitude goes way beyond simply forgiving someone for their offense; it treats them as if it never happened, and it is an attitude of sympathy for them as well.
I would imagine there are times where many—if not all of us—come to a point where we draw a line when it comes to forgiving someone. But not God! He forgives all who will ask for it, over and over again, choosing to be patient, loving and kind in the process.
So how important is it to forgive others?
Jesus gave us the answer as recorded in
Matthew 6:14-15...

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

LET’S PRAY:
Father, thank You for Your forgiveness of our sin. Show us Lord those who we have not fully forgiven so we might resolve this with You. Help us to continue to imitate You in every aspect of our lives. In Jesus’ Precious Name, Amen…
God bless and I love you!