Forgiveness: Given Reconciliation: Earned To forgive is to release others of their wrong doings. To reconcile is when both parties surrender their anger and other issues surrounding wrong doings. Prayer is a Spirit to Spirit connection with our Father God. The Scriptures are God Inspired. The Word is Alive! The Word shows us how we should be. It's a mirror that we see ourselves in. You can rob yourself of the following with unforgiveness: 1. Spiritual growth 2. Maturity 3. Relationships Don't wait to forgive...DO IT!! Refusal to forgive brings bitterness. Depend on the Holy Spirit. I cannot do it on my own! Release it unto God.