'I Forgive and Pardon'?

Bedtime Shema

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Question

Hello and blessings. Before the bedtime Shema, there is a prayer 'Yehi Ratzon', which states that we forgive those who have wronged us. If I know in my heart that I am not truly forgiving one hundred percent, is this considered a lie? Is it better not to say the 'Yehi Ratzon'? Thank you!

Answer

Hello

The statement is intended to inspire us to forgive and pardon.

If you truly do not forgive and pardon, you may skip these words or say 'except for so-and-so'.

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