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| 'God's Infinite Forgiveness to All Who Believe in HIM' |
Today, we have reached the subject on God's Forgiveness. This question came into discussion that I had a few weeks ago with a person that has concerns and wonders as to how God looks on divorce and carries this thought from time to time with them. This is just one topic we can wonder and have concerns to our unfailing short comings in pleasing our God. Let's just start off by stating that we have an 'Infinite Forgiving God to All Who Believe in Him'. In our actions and earnest convictions from our heart asking His forgiveness, He will forgive us in His Loving Grace.
This subject would be highly controversial in today's world. The Bible states certain reasons for divorce and again, how does one read into and interpret the scriptures. Do we take it in as it fits our circumstances? As I have stated many times and want to continue to make clear that I do not in any way want to judge and/or try to appear as I know the answers. However, the reason that I started this post on these specific subjects was in light of specific questions and concerns that I have encountered in conversation. I have brought them through this blog postings for thought, concern, and insight. My hope was to bring forth comments for/from others to ponder and, perhaps, bring more attention to broaden perceptive to all that would choose to get involved in an anonymous and/or other way.
I can only share my views, thoughts and beliefs in this mission that I have chosen. This was a bold move on my part and I accept that there are others that have read these posts on these particular subjects that do not particularly like them, and/or agree with my thoughts and/or my beliefs. I respect them as I continue to walk my journey and they walk theirs. However, if at anytime we can share and allow everyone to grow in some way by putting the subjects 'out there'; what can it hurt. I know, only my risk, in doing so. That is ok in my world today. I'll take the risk.
Let us not delay any further this subject of today on God's Forgiveness.
First, what is forgiveness? The concept of forgiveness is as slippery as a greased pig in a pig contest, if you will. The harder you try to hold on, the more slippery it becomes. People use the word "forgiveness" loosely and mean different things. It states in 2 Corinthians 2: 10-11 "Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ, lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices."
True forgiveness occurs when those cold emotions of unforgiveness are changed to warm, loving and compassionate emotions resulting from a heartfelt transformation. Forgiveness is both an act and a process.
You know, we as humans look at forgiveness as what we do to get rid of unforgiveness.
God's forgiveness of humans and our forgiveness of one another are different, although related. Both involve an emotional response by the forgiver toward another who needs forgiveness However, there's a difference in the one doing the forgiving. God has an infinite perspective on us, we do not have that same perspective on others. God knows our hearts and motives, so in that, He can legitimately petition our repentance prior to forgiving. Humans cannot demand repentance before granting forgiveness.
Forgiveness is often thought of as a 'Christian Duty'. I was happy to read that forgiveness can rarely be accomplished as a 'Duty'. Although, positive emotions does replace the negative emotions and it is a process. Some might refer to this process as a duty but I do not believe it is a continual process as a duty. I think we see and feel differently and the past is behind us in a different vision. Where as God, he forgets the past as we ask for His forgiveness. Remember the woman at the well, HE said, 'to go and sin no more.' Now, did she forget her sin? Perhaps, she learned from it but she was 100% forgiven. So, hopefully this will allow a more secure feeling in one's heart as they long to feel that freedom of forgiveness from God. Whatever the concern and wonder is within each of us, there is none that God cannot forgive through His grace and our willingness to ask His forgiveness for.
- Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.
In closing today, I would like to share from a reading from a Book, From God's Heart To Yours.
You're enough because I've promised you all you need. (11 Corinthians 12:9)
You belong because I've chosen you. (1 Peter 2:9)
You're beautiful because I made you. (Psalm 139:14)
You've got a purpose because I'm directing your life. (Psalm 138:8)
You're secure because I've got you - and I'll never let you go. (John 10:28)
Remember, whatever you go through - that will always, always be true.
Lastly, I have held on to this for many years:
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. Philippians 1:6
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God Bless
Doris
Very nicely worded as always!!! Oh how I wish I could put pencil to paper and write as you can, beautifully written.
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