“…Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you… Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Luke 6:27-31; 36-37
I love giving gifts—especially surprising someone with something they have been wanting or something they’d never buy for themselves (but would really like, of course).
One year, it was buying my parents new towels and matching shower curtain. They loved the gift—something they would not have thought of purchasing for themselves.
By the way, there is a gift that would be appreciated by almost anyone. A gift you can give any time of the year.
Whether it is a family member, a friend, or just a “crazy driver” on the road, the gift of forgiveness—even though difficult—is always appropriate.
God forgives us of our sins in order to restore a right relationship with Him. Forgiveness will do the same for us and those we love and care about. It clears the air. It says, “I care about you. I want to reconnect with you. I want you to be a part of my life.”
Forgiveness is as much about the one doing the forgiving as it is about the one receiving the forgiveness.
For the one being forgiven, it is like getting a gift you don’t deserve—a gift called grace.
But, for the one giving the gift of forgiveness it means the opportunity to restore the relationship.
Is there someone in your life who needs to be forgiven?
It could be the single most-important gift you give this season—bringing joy, peace, and restoration—a gift of grace.
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This really reached me today. Forgiveness in our family is a priority for 2018! Thank you. K
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