Mathew chapter six verses13 and 14 Jesus is tells us is teaching on prayer. Part of that prayer he asks for forgiveness,as we forgive those that trespass against us. He also warns us that if we don’t forgive others. God will not forgive us. Therefore forgiveness is for us. And not the other person.
Later on, Peter asked how many times we should forgive a person, (till seven times? Jesus responded by saying. Not seven times but 70 times seven
That does not mean. Do the math and stoop forgiving when you reach that point.
The psalmist tells us in psalm 136 that his mercy endures forever
If we are honest and take a good look at our lives we need him to forgive us on many occasions. Therefore we have to strive to do the same. Also when we forgive others we feel better and have a more peaceful life. By
Not carrying around a lot of anger which comes from not forgiving people