Continual unforgiveness can lead to the root of bitterness that slowly but surely destoys the vessel it resides in. This is because thoughts, words, and attitudes center around the wrongs and hurts that have been done to us. Then we react in ways that damage relationships. Here are some practical tools to use on the road to forgiveness. We can be set free to move on and be a powerful, effective influencers in the lives of those God has called us to care for.