I have forever been troubled by the idea that the death penalty in our country brings a sense of “closure” to the victim’s family.  The death of another person in no way can change the issue within someone’s heart. Forgiveness is an inside job.

Today, focus on the inside.  Search yourself for areas where unforgiveness towards yourself and others may be.  Practice forgiving, continually throughout the day.  Start with yourself. Forgive yourself.  Then, move to the next area you may find any unforgiveness.  Really search yourself. Sometimes unforgiveness comes disguised as judgement, bitterness, lack of interest.

Focus on the inside,

I forgive,