About 12 years ago I was having a conversation with one of my Muslim friends and she said that Christianity is easier to follow than Islam because Muslims are required to pray 5 times a day and fast during Ramadan. I disagreed and told her that I believe that Christianity is more difficult for me to follow because I'm required to love my enemies and forgive people who have done terrible things. Forgiveness is the cornerstone of Christianity and it's essential for our salvation. As Jesus was dying on the cross after being crucified by people who hated Him He cried out "Forgive them Father for they know not what they do!" There's nothing more difficult than that.
Now that the world is in turmoil due to the Coronavirus, it's even more important for us to think about life after death. If you were to die, where would your soul end up? If you've forgiven all of the people who have hurt you it's likely that you will be with God in paradise after you die. God will only forgive our sins if we forgive those who sin against us so we need to let go of the pain and be filled with forgiveness. You may think that the person who hurt you doesn't deserve your forgiveness and that may be true. However, forgiveness isn't for them, it's for you. I pray that God fills you with His Spirit giving you the strength to forgive.
