All sorts of trouble arises in relationships when sin is not cancelled, when it backlogs or runs in the background like too many apps open on your computer. Your mind and soul then becomes that pinwheel of death, slowing down everything from your joy and peace to your productivity.

You have two means for avoiding that sin slog in your relationships. When you realize that you are bent out of shape by someone else, your first option is to confront the person who has sinned against you. The second is cover the offense in love. Both of these options are loving. You confront for things that are big enough. And you cover for minor violations.

Considering the confront option, you may discover that you are more bent out of shape than you need to be and opt for the cover option. If you do decide to cover a minor offense, make sure it really is covered.

You will know that it is covered by the fact that you don’t ruminate on it. It takes strength of course to truly keep no record of wrongs. But that strength and love is supplied to you by the Spirit of God who dwells in you.