Forgiveness:
Where the Grace of God is missed, bitterness is born. But where the
grace of God is embraced, forgiveness flourishes. The longer we
walk in the garden, the more likely we are to smell like flowers. The
more we immerse ourselves in grace, the more likely we are to give
grace. Could this be the clue for coping with anger?
Your friend broke his promises? Your boss didn’t keep his word? I’m
sorry. But, before you take action, answer this question: How did
God react when you broke your promises to him? You’ve been lied
to? It hurts to be deceived. But before you double your fists, think:
How did God respond when you lied to him?
You say, “That’s not fair, someone must pay”!
I agree, someone does have to pay, and someone already has.
You say, “But the people who have lied to me and rejected me – they
have hurt me deeply. They do not deserve forgiveness or grace.
They are not worthy to receive.”
I am not saying that they are worthy of forgiveness or grace, but are
you?
Think about this; two enemies, seeing each other as humans in need
of help… THIS IS FORGIVENESS!
Max Lucado
grace of God is embraced, forgiveness flourishes. The longer we
walk in the garden, the more likely we are to smell like flowers. The
more we immerse ourselves in grace, the more likely we are to give
grace. Could this be the clue for coping with anger?
Your friend broke his promises? Your boss didn’t keep his word? I’m
sorry. But, before you take action, answer this question: How did
God react when you broke your promises to him? You’ve been lied
to? It hurts to be deceived. But before you double your fists, think:
How did God respond when you lied to him?
You say, “That’s not fair, someone must pay”!
I agree, someone does have to pay, and someone already has.
You say, “But the people who have lied to me and rejected me – they
have hurt me deeply. They do not deserve forgiveness or grace.
They are not worthy to receive.”
I am not saying that they are worthy of forgiveness or grace, but are
you?
Think about this; two enemies, seeing each other as humans in need
of help… THIS IS FORGIVENESS!
Max Lucado
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