Forgiveness is a requirement by God. It is not a suggestion or an option. If you want the blessings to flow in your life, you need to have resolution of conflicts—past or present. Until you recognize your own need for mercy and compassion each day, you will not cry out to God for His mercy and compassion. Self-righteousness will not allow you to see your need for mercy, but it will allow you to excuse why you cannot forgive someone else. Refusing to love is contrary to God’s spirit. We need God’s help to totally forgive. We can do nothing without God. It is impossible in our human strength to forgive. Obeying The law of Love will produce the righteousness that God requires.