Mark 11:25-26

“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.  But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.”

We have the God living on the inside of us when we are born again, and God forgives.  We are to represent Him on this earth and not walk in offense or offending others.  Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened to us was right, but it does mean we won’t carry the burden of the offense anymore. Unforgiveness hinders our prayers and relationship with God.  Forgive so God can forgive our trespasses.