Forgiveness does not change the past, it just enlarges the future. – P. Boese
God is so forgiving to us because He wants to keep our future option open to Him. WOW!
I’m sure if we all look around we’ll find some memento or picture from some time ago that has a fond place in our heart and mind. It is special, but we don’t try to relive it over and over again. The past is just that – past. Were you to ask the average person they would surely tell you living in the past is hard, unfulfilling, and plain silly – yet most people live there daily because they refuse to forgive those who may have hurt or wronged them. They would rather keep them ‘hostage’ in their heart and be a prison guard instead of freeing their heart to enjoy the many wonders of God. Forgiving others does not change what happened, it just frees you to continue to live to the fullest without a heavy weight on your heart. Any takers?
I'll be leaving for a bit of rest and relaxation, so this keyboard will be silent for awhile.
Until I return….
Pastor Botts
“Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us….” – Luke 11:4
P.S. - Don't forget the Sunday School Devotional this Sunday at 9AM in Parmes Hall.
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