Let the SPIRIT help us with Forgiveness

The theme is Matthew's Gospel today is "forgiveness" as in the "Our Father". What a beautiful prayer to God our Father, but, it is also a dangerous prayer. ".....forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trepass against us.....". Jesus taught the multitude this prayer, after being asked "teach us how to pray?" Jesus wants us to know the mercy of the Father but warns us that if we are not as merciful, the Father will mete out His mercy in the exact same way.
Question: Why wouldn't we want to forgive family, friends and co-workers?
I believe it takes much more energy to keep the hurt feelings etc. going than letting it "all go".
Here is a quote from "One Bread, One Body" for today: "When we refuse to forgive we will be tortured by depression, fear, anger, self-hatred, compulsions, violence, anxiety or suicidal tendencies. Many problems are forms of torture traceable to unforgiveness"......WOW..........
Father forgive me and make me a more forgiving person....Amen
I believe the Holy Spirit is the one to go to for help and assistance in developing forgiveness in all area's of our lives.

Holy Spirit, source of light,
From the clear celestial height
Your pure beaming radiance give.
Come Protector of the poor,
Come with treasures that endure;
Come, you light of all that live!
You of all consolers best,
You, the soul's delightful guest,
Do refreshing peace bestow.
You in toil are comfort sweet;
Pleasant coolness in the heat;
Solace in the midst of woe.
Light immortal, light divine,
Make our hearts your own lifeline,
And our inmost being fill.
If you take your grace away,
Nothing pure in us will stay;
All our good is turned to ill.
Heal our wounds, our strength renew;
On our dryness pour your dew;
Wash the stains of guilt away.
Bend the stubborn heart and will;
Melt the frozen, warm the chill;
Guide the steps that go astray.
We confess you, and adore.
You sustain us evermore,
And your seven gifts do send.
Give us comfort when we die;
Give us life with you on high;
Give us joys that never end.

Mary, Daughter of the Father, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, Mother of the Incarnate Word, Intercede for us. Amen