On this Easter Sunday, my thoughts have lingered on one of the last moments of the Savior’s mortal ministry. As He was being crucified on Calvary’s cross, the Redeemer of all mankind uttered these timeless words:

“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).

How was it possible in His time of unfathomable agony for Jesus Christ to ask His Father to forgive His tormentors?

And yet, on the cross, Jesus did exactly that. He practiced what He had preached. He taught us to love our enemies, to do good to those who hate us, and even to pray for those who despitefully use us.

Every Easter, we rejoice in the Resurrection of the Savior Jesus Christ, the epitome of forgiveness. My dear friends, I invite you to prayerfully consider if there is someone whom you should forgive or someone from whom you should seek forgiveness.

Will you free yourself from hard feelings you may be harboring? I promise that as you forgive or seek forgiveness, the Savior will relieve you of anger, resentment, and pain. The Prince of Peace will bring you peace.

Jesus Christ is risen! He loves you! And #BecauseofHim, you can experience the joy and miracle of forgiveness. – Russell M. Nelson, Facebook, April 17, 2022