What are we listening to, today?

This week we are building.
Building the heart knowledge of forgiveness.... not the head knowledge. I expect that we all know in our heads that we should forgive others, right?
But it's not that easy, sometimes.

In fact, sometimes it is really, really difficult.
What is the foundation of our offering forgiveness to others? To ourselves?
Let's listen today to what the Spirit wants to tell us....

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:31-32)

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21-22)

 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,  24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift."  (Matthew 5:23-24) 

Our lives will be blessed through forgiving others. And our lives will also be blessed when we seek forgiveness from those we've hurt or harmed.
And the lives of those other folks may be changed, as well.....sometimes forever!

So many verses about forgiveness -- are we listening to the Spirit today?