In a few weeks, my youngest child, Jessica, will turn five. She’s busy planning her big day and has decided that what she really wants, what she really needs is a “muffin maker”. What Jessie thinks she really needs is an easy bake oven so she can cook for treats for everyone.
Most people, spend their entire lives pursuing what they think they really need, but neglect pursuing the one thing they need the most: forgiveness.
Last Sunday, Gregg talked about how God is generous with what we need the most. He invites us into an incredible relationship that is characterized by forgiveness, mercy, grace and unconditional acceptance.
Yet, He doesn’t stop there. God asks that we, too, be generous in forgiving others. This is tough because it’s sometimes easier to focus on what’s been done to us by others, rather than focusing on what’s been done for us by God.
We forgive others not because they deserve to be forgiven, but because we have been forgiven.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
I love these little devotionals, they are a nice reminder in my day--thanks.
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