Magnificent Life

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19   Imagine carrying a heavy load on your shoulders, a weight that hinders every step you take. Many people carry this burden unknowingly; it's the weight of unforgiveness. Like trying to sail with an anchor lodged in the seabed, holding onto past grievances against others—or yourself—can stall your progress through life. When you choose forgiveness, however, you unlock the chains tightly around your heart. This liberation is not just spiritual but emotional and physical. It allows you to journey towards peace and happiness with new vigor.   Consider the parable of The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35), where Jesus taught about the importance of offering mercy just as we receive it. When Peter asked how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him—seven times?—Jesus replied, Not seven time