A lot is going on these days, but it can't be described within the context of 'a lot' as it relates to 'stressful' or 'busy.' It's one of those rare seasons where the time is pregnant with many thoughts and lots of playing, but not a whole lot of going here or there. It's nice. I am soaking in each moment because I know that this season will be short-lived. Brian starts back to school on the 16th of August. The baby is to arrive sometime in September (I try not to hold tightly to a due date because I don't want to watch it come and go and be disappointed).
The women at Redeemer are going to be reading the book Choosing Forgiveness by Nancy Leigh DeMoss together. I read the book three years ago and am looking forward to reading again, and this time with a different lens...one that has been made more aware of how much I have been forgiven by Christ.
Forgiveness is not a seasonal issue in my life. I don't know about you, but I find myself constantly needing to be forgiven (not for salvation, but because even though I have been made alive by Christ, I still sin against other people and ultimately, against God) and to forgive others. Forgiveness is hard. To be frank, I don't like it. It's hard. But God's Word is very clear about this issue:
"See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, and by it become defiled..." Hebrews 12:15 ESV
We aren't supposed to withhold the grace of God from others... It isn't an option for us as followers of Christ.
"In Him we have the redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace..." Ephesians 1:7 ESV
"He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1:13-14
I need to beg God to cultivate the attitude that will choose to forgive others when they have sinned against me... This should come more easily than it does. I have been forgiven by Christ and so therefore, forgiveness should be my response to those who may wrong me in this life.
It's going to be a ride...
Stay tuned for updates about this topic. As I learn, I will share. =)
3 comments:
Amen, sister friend! I totally forgot about the study, that's what happens when things don't make it to my calendar. (aka. my brain) I'm looking forward to the next one and have the dates written down. :) See ya tomorrow!
Hey chica!
Oh man, I just assumed that Mike wasn't going to be home in time or that you were exhausted or both. I will totally call you and remind you next time.
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Love you, friend!
Now that you have a computer we should probably come to this page and see differences more often huh? We love it when you write.
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