Im just going to share a secret about me... I cannot hold grudge toward anyone, no matter who it is and what theyve done, almost to a fault, even if I purpose in my heart to do so. We have been pastoring the same church for almost 23 years, have had 6 church splits, have had standing room only to half of our congregation leaving when my hubby went full time Pastoring, Have had our hearts ripped out, have seen our children mistreated, as well as our grandchildren. (And yet still stand with us) Even our five year old granddaughter was RAPED by a man who got only a 21 year deferred sentence. And so much more. But I forgive, even almost to a point of fault. I want to hate, but the minute I see them, the love of Christ floods my heart. And whats worse, is my husband is the same way. We just want to make it to heaven. We have made a lot of mistakes (and are quick to admit and confess them), and have had so so so many lies told about us, and have never defended ourselves because we know who our defence and refuge is. Our children and grandchildren have at times been so upset with us because we are so fast to forgive. But I think it just makes them love us more. Im not bragging about being so forgiving, because I know its Christ in us. And I have witnessed the results of the opposing choice of unforgiveness... so much bitterness. God sent His only Son for us when we were His enemies. I know Im not perfect, and I make mistakes, and I fall short of the glory of God. But Im glad that I can and do forgive. I really do. Therefore I know my heaveny Father forgives me.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:48:01 +0000
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