Forgiveness

The Message paraphrase of the Bible reads "When you assume the posture of prayer remember that it's not all asking. If you have anything against someone, forgive ~ only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to wipe your slate clean of sins." There are a number of passages in the Bible that show clearly forgiveness is a commandment and a choice, not a suggestion. The believer in Christ comes face to face with the fact that his own forgiveness is directly linked to his willingness to forgive others. Unforgiveness clogs the channel of blessings that flow to us from our heavenly Father. Walking in unforgiveness gives Satan a stronghold in our lives and is one reason our prayers are not answered.

..."And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop ~ Leave it, let it go ~ in order that your Father, Who is in heaven, may also forgive your [own] failings and shortcomings and let them drop." Mark 11:25 (AMP)