Pauses for Lent Day 20
Pauses for Lent by Trevor Hudson
Word for Day 20: FORGIVEN
Scripture: “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Luke 5:20
Our most grievous sins occur when we fail to love. We let people down, we hurt others, we offend, we are unresponsive to the needs of others. In all these things, and countless others, we behave in unloving ways that break God’s heart. When we have sinned, we can ask God for forgiveness.
The good news is that God is more eager to forgive us then we will ever know. We see this clearly in the ways Jesus constantly offers forgiveness to those around him who have failed.
If we could fully accept the truth that we are forgiven and we don’t have to live in shame and guilt, we would know the freedom to forgive. As a forgiven people, we possess the power of forgiveness.
Comment from Marie: My favorite sentence from today's devotional is, “God is more eager to forgive us than we will ever know.” So very grateful for grace and divine forgiveness. Please share your thoughts on today's word.
Word for Day 20: FORGIVEN
Scripture: “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Luke 5:20
Our most grievous sins occur when we fail to love. We let people down, we hurt others, we offend, we are unresponsive to the needs of others. In all these things, and countless others, we behave in unloving ways that break God’s heart. When we have sinned, we can ask God for forgiveness.
The good news is that God is more eager to forgive us then we will ever know. We see this clearly in the ways Jesus constantly offers forgiveness to those around him who have failed.
If we could fully accept the truth that we are forgiven and we don’t have to live in shame and guilt, we would know the freedom to forgive. As a forgiven people, we possess the power of forgiveness.
Comment from Marie: My favorite sentence from today's devotional is, “God is more eager to forgive us than we will ever know.” So very grateful for grace and divine forgiveness. Please share your thoughts on today's word.
3 Comments
I agree with Marie that that sentence is my favorite. I don't know about you, but sometimes I dwell on my past mistakes, full of regret and wishing I could have a redo. I must learn to trust that I am truly and completely forgiven.
It's wonderful and amazing someone loves me that much!
Isn't it though?! Blessings!