Forgive

A parent's love is unconditional. As little kids we used and abused the right to cry when things didn't go our way. We threw temper tantrums in the middle of grocery stores, at home when we didn't like the food, and especially at night when we knew we weren't ready for bed. Saturday mornings we woke up extra early, making sure to wake our parents so that they could make us breakfast. As teens we slammed doors, screamed at them and occasionally even used the word, "hate". We questioned their motives and challenged their rules. As adults we continue to believe that they don't understand what we are going through, though they have been through it all before. Yet, they always love us. They are patient and understanding, and always quick to forgive. They let us make mistakes, challenge them, abuse them, and even run away from them. Yet, they are always waiting with open arms for us to return. They forgive and forget. A parent's love is unconditional. We have a Father in Heaven who sacrificed his only son so that we may live. Our sins were placed on the cross. We will fall and fail may times in life, but God is always waiting with open arms to forgive. His love is never ending. God doesn't let our sins define us, don't let someone else's mistakes define them. If you are holding on to a past hurt, it is time to let it go and forgive, as you too have been forgiven.

"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32