There is joy in knowing that we are Christ-like when forgiving others. Joy and peace comes to me when I forgive someone who has said some unworthy words about me. God s forgiveness to me allows me to forgive others. Forgiveness is from the Spirit of God. Forgiveness is joy.
Forgiveness is like weaving.
Christians usually try to live by high ideals, but sometimes we are less skillful than we wish we were. This causes a tear in relationships. Being a recipient of forgiveness is a healing thing, as is being the forgiver. With this healing, the fiber of a relationship can be rewoven. The result is often a different fabric sometimes stronger.