It seems like forever since I have written and it kind of has been. Over the past few weeks things have been rough.
Lately, I’ve been learning a lot about learning to be thankful and also learning what it means to forgive. In my marriage, at work, with family and friends, I have a lot to be thankful for. It is so easy to take it all for granted. It is also easier to hold grudges than it is to forgive. Before this journey I would have said its easier to hold grudges because you don’t have to work through to find resolution. But that’s not what makes it easier. I think it’s because I find that the hurt is more familiar. I want to change that. (Plus resolution isn’t required for forgiveness!)
I’ve recently come across a book called “Total Forgiveness”, it was written by R. T. Kendall. I’m learning that forgiveness needs nothing from the other party and requires constant work. The ideas are very simple and make all the since in the world. The story of Joseph and also Christ on the cross are perfect examples of forgiveness. Finding forgiveness is really finding peace and allows us to soften our hearts toward the person that offended us and toward God so that nothing gets in the way of finding intimacy with Him.
He also wrote a book that I’m reading called “Just Say Thanks!”. Both topics provide us the tools for mercy and grace towards others. That is something worth spending my time on!
With Love,
Zach
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