At peace with Dad

My dad is here for the weekend just drove in this morn around 9:30 and so far our interaction has been quite plesant. Over the last few weeks I've been praying about my relationship with my dad and the path in which it's going. I've come to the conclusion that though my efforts in the past meant well, I haven't given enough effort to the reconciliation of my heart and forgiving him of the many transgressions he's done to me and my mother. In the past few days the Lord has really been reinforcing the cross in my mind and telling me that my sins are not less than his. If I cannot forgive how could I understand Christ's forgiveness. I spoke these words to my mom realizing I was having a hard time as well. Now after seeing my Dad and having talked to a friend, I realize that our relationship is not what's most important but that he eventually has a relationship with Christ. What is important for me is to honor him within the context of God's word and that my actions reflect the change I've experienced.