The Struggle is Real True forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects of attempting to live like Jesus for me. I’m really good at ignoring people, pretending like hurts don’t exist, and putting on an “I’m fine” face. I’m really good at moving forward, doing what needs to be done, and making the most of really terrible situations. But, I’m really bad at wrestling with the hurt and pain others have caused me and forgiving them. It’s not even that I wallow around in the pit of self-pity or harbor unresolved anger. No, instead, I just ignore the offenses and the effects they had on me and move on with my life. And, I know what you’re probably thinking: that doesn’t sound that bad. It could be worse, right? I’m sure it could be. The reality, though, is that Jesus commanded us to forgive one another, just as our father in heaven has forgiven us, and that means I can’t just go on with my life in a constant state of ...