Forgiveness does not have to do with the circumstances

Forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13 NIV)

 Forgiveness can seem humanly impossible, unreasonable, or illogical in cases where the hurt or grievance runs deep. For this reason, forgiveness can take supernatural love and perspective to do what seems humanly impossible.
 Forgiveness does not have to do with the circumstances, the gravity of the offense, or the attitude of the offender. When you are faced with the seemingly unforgivable, I know how hard it can be to believe that forgiveness is the miracle needed in the situation.
 Your heart is heavy and you feel it may never be light and joyful again, and it’s so hard to find hope or to understand why something so painful occurred. It’s hard to envision ever being whole again. Circumstances have been permanently altered, and the damage or hurt can’t be undone.
 I know how difficult it is in these circumstances to see forgiveness as what is needed to heal the situation, because you know it won’t change the circumstances or turn back time.
 Looking at it from that angle, forgiveness can seem to be only an exercise in obedience, something you do because you know that it’s your duty. And yet, while you may start with a simple act of obedience, as you take that step you will find that forgiveness not only works in your heart to heal it from the hurt, wound, or burden, but it also restores life, hope, and joy. —Jesus [1]

 To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness. —Robert Muller

[1] Anchor The Healing Touch of Forgiveness