Forgiveness

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. -Ephesians 4:31-32

About six weeks ago a friend extended grace to me and, to this day, I am baffled. It baffles me because I didn't deserve it and it seemed like she gave it so freely. She didn't need me to sit there and fess up to all my sins against her nor did she need me to endlessly apologize for hurting and betraying her. She let it go and moved on. And, to this day she has not brought up anything nor used any past hurts against me. She really has forgiven me and it has been awesome...awesome to see the Lord soften her heart and fill it with compassion. This act of mercy has changed the way I perceive her and it has made me realize that she has such an amazing heart filled with mercy, compassion, and love. Having her friendship and seeing her trust me (even when I hurt her so bad) has truly been a blessing in my life!

Amen to that!