Growing up Lutheran I was raised on the "Brief Order of Confession and Forgiveness of Sins" from the Lutheran Book of Worship. What is this radical thing called forgiveness? Forgiveness is a connected thing. As we forgive so God forgive us. Because God sets the standard when it comes to forgiveness we follow in step. Some would say forgiveness is not as important as justice, as kindness – but I don't see it that way. Forgiveness becomes a way of life. Living with grace and acknowledging our limited abilities to forgive unless we ask for God's help. Forgiveness impacts our relationships – it shapes our day to day life. Debt is cancelled. Life is new. Can we be so bold to set the example for others – to live as forgiving people? It is a challenge. I added a video which I thought speaks to this.
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Ok, I did not realize this but James Faust (speaker in the video) was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints. My apologies if this offended.
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