The importance of forgiveness.

"..forgive whatever grievances you may have against each other." Colossians 3:13b

Forgive and forget they say.
Well, it's a lot easier said than done isn't it?
But, studies are showing forgiveness isn't just good Bible teaching,
but it's good for our health as well.
According to recent medical and psychological research, forgiveness is great for our wellbeing.
Studies show that people who forgive:
"benefit from better immune functioning and lower blood pressure have better mental health than people who do not forgive.
They feel better physically; have lower amounts of anger and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression,
and maintain more satisfying and long-lasting relationships. When we allow ourselves to feel like victims or sit around dreaming up how to retaliate against people who have hurt us,
these thought patterns take a toll on our minds and bodies."
(Michael McCullough. 'To Forgive is Human: How to Put Your Past in the Past').

So, there you are.
Be forgiving. It's good for you!