When someone does something to  upset us, it can be hard to let that go and move on. But harboring  frustration or ill will towards someone else is actually just a  punishment for ourselves. Luckily, there are Bible verses about  forgiveness to help you through that very situation. A majority of them  are about how we must forgive, lest we not be forgiven. But, we must  also forgive, because God forgives us no matter our transgressions.

Forgiveness  doesn't necessarily mean that the person is not guilty of whatever they  did to upset us. Forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting. Rather,  forgiveness means letting go of the pain the incident is causing us. We  forgive to give ourselves peace of mind, and in hopes that one day  someone will return the favor if we ever offend them.

So whether a  family member starts an argument, a child throws a fit, or a friend  isn't there during a time of need, the Bible helps us to see the  importance of forgiveness for transgressions small and large. Rely on  these passages whenever you need a reminder that holding a grudge  doesn't serve anyone, least of all ourselves.