Remember....my post from a few weeks ago. I talked about how we need to forgive and be gracious to the people that offend us. We need to let it go and be more patient, kind, loving, etc. Well, this week I had the chance to exercise it...

I don't know about you but it is waaaaay easier for me to forgive an offence when it has been against me. When I feel that someone has treated my husband, children or a dear friend unfairly....oh my...that is difficult for me to let go! I have been "working through it" and it really is a journey. I love justice. I love it when things are fair. I can tell myself that I have every right to be offended because of the injustice of what that person has done to my loved one. BUT...when I read the scripture it does not list conditions of the times where it is ok to hold on to that grudge! I need to let it go!!!!

So...I really need God's help to know, deep in my heart that he loves my family even more than I do. He comes to our defence. He alone is Judge. He is full of mercy. He is full of loving kindness. He is patient. He is compassionate. Help me to be more like you God and learn these lessons quickly!