Wring my Heart Out…

by | Jun 29, 2011 | Family | 7 comments

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Dearest Father,

Help me to forgive too often.

Help me to forgive others before they ask.

Help me to forgive others when they do not ask.

Amen.

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Once upon a time, I forgave completely without hesitation.

I was scolded by friends… I forgave too easily. I let people off the hook too easily. Didn’t I want them to change?

I allowed this world to change me.

I allowed this world to harden my heart.

I was wrong.

I’ve been listening to (in)courage’s series on Kelly Minters’s The Fitting Room.

Tonight I listened Chapters 8&9. Kelly hit the nail on the head.

Forgiveness isn’t about what I can hold over someone. Forgiveness isn’t about what I can teach someone with a grudge.

Forgiveness is full of the grace and mercy and peace that only comes from Christ. It is not of this world.

I pray that my heart is wrung out completely.

Is there someone that you need to forgive today?

~ Kate

7 Comments

  1. hannah on June 29, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    thank you for this timely post. oh girl. thank you.
    see you at blog sugar!

  2. the Blah Blah Blahger on June 29, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    I wish more people had the same spirit of grace that you do!!! What a beautiful gift!
    Can’t wait to meet you at Blog Sugar!!!

  3. Cindy on June 29, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    You know how I feel about forgiveness, especially with the people who can hurt you the most. You are right though, there can never be enough forgiveness because there can never be enough grace and mercy. Love you.

  4. Mary Thompson on June 30, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Thank you .

  5. Southern Gal on June 30, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    I’ve done the same. A wake up call indeed.

  6. janene on June 30, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    I needed this. Thank you–glad I hopped over here!!

  7. Keri ~ Forever Folding Laundry on June 30, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    Gooooood stuff here.
    You’re so right: forgiveness is
    definitely not of this world.
    I’m so happy I’m going to get to meet you
    in September!!