Spilled Blood

Forgiveness is hard to give, especially when we have suffered from someone else's mess, through no fault of our own.  To the innocent sufferer, forgiveness is like pouring out their own blood.  This is why it is often called the cross.  But Jesus, on his cross, said the people did not know what they were doing.  Forgiveness of someone who does know what they are doing is the kind of forgiveness that will change the innocent sufferer.  Change, transformation and forgiveness are all very difficult.  So don't beat yourself up too much if you find it slow going.  Be humble in the forgiveness area.  You are in very deep water.  But it is the water that gives us life and slacks our thirst for peace.