Tonight we started off with the story of Saint Patrick, who was enslaved by the Irish, escaped slavery, and could have never forgiven them for what they had done. But instead he forgave them and returned to Ireland to share the gospel. When Jesus was killed, though he had done no wrong, as he was hanging on the cross he uttered these words, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34). We have all been hurt before, so why should we forgive them? Especially when they don't deserve it or even have asked for it? We should forgive because we have been forgiven. We should forgive because it helps us to release pain, hurt, and anger. We should forgive because God has told us to. We should forgive because unforgiveness blocks our relationship with God. We should forgive because it can change our hearts as well as the person that was forgiven. We should forgive because it stops the cycle of revenge and uproots bitterness.
Colossians 3:13 says, "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Today is a good day to forgive someone, it could change your life!
I give tonight: C-
Favorite moment: The drawing for deoderant and soap
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