The Full Measure of Forgiveness

Judgment and forgiveness go hand in hand, God, and we are reminded of this everyday. What we give comes back to us, what we learn becomes a part of us. What does judging each other accomplish? What does forgiveness offer in enduring hope and gratitude? These are the questions Your spirit raises in our souls, questions that cannot be ignored, no matter how hard we try.

Thank You, God, for the blessing of Your full measure of forgiveness. Something we must always remember is that You forgive us because You choose to, even before we have recognized our need for this grace and asked You for it's mercy. What a wonderful example to live by. We, too, can forgive each other because we choose to. We can offer that forgiveness in our hearts long before someone who has wronged us recognizes their mistake and seeks to make amends. The great surprise is that forgiveness isn't about someone else making things right, but about us living in a right relationship with You. Amen.