Grace brings freedom

As I've been studying grace and forgiveness in amongst people I know, I've realized how bad this problem really is. I've noticed the pettiest of things that people will latch onto and hold grudges for. I've noticed a huge lack of grace. What most people don't understand is that forgiving others will set you free. If something offends you, the simplest way to fix the problem is to forgive them. BEFORE they even ask for an apology. After all, isn't that what God does? Are we not supposed to walk as he would?
It doesn't make sense to hold a grudge. While you are tormented and stressed out because someone offended you, that person is going on living their lives as usual. Other people can't feel your anger. Staying angry and holding a grudge won't affect the other person nearly as much as it affects you. Forgiving sets you free. While it defies anything we feel, it is the only way to be free of anger. It is the only way to truly move on.
Try it. I promise it will work. Next time someone says or does something that offends you, forgive. You don't even have to say anything (although it helps). Just know in your heart that you have forgiven them. Watch their reaction. There is no weapon stronger than grace. People are going to hurt you. People are going to offend you. Are you going to live your life holding grudges, or are you going to free yourself through grace?
You don't have to wait for an apology. You don't have to wait for them to come to you. All you have to do is forgive. It's not an easy thing to do, seeing how when we get offended the last thing on our mind is forgiveness. Regardless of how hard it might be to let go of pride and forgive, the outcome will be much more fulfilling than living your life waiting for an apology.