Forgiveness
Posted on August 17, 2007
Filed Under Spiritual Life, Marriage, Parenting
We have six children and it seems that every day we’re helping one or more of them learn about forgiveness. They have a tendency - surprise! - to take offense at the slightest provocation or infraction, especially the younger ones. A careless word, a lack of consideration, or something more serious occurs. The anger flares up and the defensiveness kicks in. Retribution and revenge do come easily, right?
So often our parenting involves helping the offended party work through the emotions and come to a point of forgiving their sibling…and sometimes that process takes hours.
The maturation process seems to necessarily involve letting go of those things that bother or hurt us. As I grow in my walk with Christ, I find I am less and less offended by others, more quickly forgiving and moving on. Certainly that’s what Jesus taught and modeled in His life.
The two-day series featuring Dr. Jean Garton is an incredible story of faith and forgiveness. If I were faced with the circumstances that occurred in her family’s life, I could very easily become bitter and self-absorbed. Dr. Garton didn’t, and her willingness to share what God did in her pain is inspiring. The faith and maturity she exhibited was almost unbelievable.
One of the resources today has helped thousands deal with forgiveness. What a privilege to know the author, Dr. R.T. Kendall, and to see God using his wisdom and insights to guide people to healing in difficult times. Perhaps you know someone who needs this book. Perhaps YOU need to learn more about forgiveness?
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