We will fail because we are human beings, living in a broken world. But when we filter our lives through God’s word, we come to understand our need for mercy and forgiveness each time we fall short.
Tag Archives: Forgiveness
Mercy
When we fully realize how much mercy God has extended towards us – mercy that we never deserved yet He freely gave – how can we not extend mercy to others? Forgiveness is not natural – it is only within the scope of God’s forgiveness and mercy that we are able to forgive at all and extend mercy towards others.
Grace Over Gossip
The next time someone offends you, choose to be the bigger person. Share it with God alone. No good ever comes from gossip. Ever. It won’t be easy, but keep in mind that friendships are built on the bonding of two imperfect people.
Mercy
When we fully realize how much mercy God has extended towards us – mercy that we never deserved yet He freely gave – how can we not extend mercy to others? Forgiveness is not natural – it is only within the scope of God’s forgiveness and mercy that we are able to forgive at all and extend mercy towards others.
FORGIVING OTHERS
Guest post by Author Nancy Lewis-Shelton FORGIVING OTHERS Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. He said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are near; then I will kill my brother Jacob. Genesis 27:41 (NIV) Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he …
Pebbles in My Soul
“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more …” Isaiah 43:25