Pastor’s Thoughts: Forgiveness; who’s it for…

March 5th, 2008 admin Posted in Pastor's Thoughts |

When we usually talk about forgiveness, we assume we are talking about something that we need, we get, or are looking for. Everyone needs it. It is true, the game is over if there is no forgiveness. Our lives are just too messed up to have purpose, to be salvaged unless some of my past baggage can be erased. This is the number one message of the church; “Forgiveness for you through Christ”.

Forgiveness is not just for us to receive. Forgiveness is also something we do. When we refuse to forgive others, our lives fill up with a different type of baggage; of rage, of resentment, of anger, or of grudges. We are crushed by that weight unless we can forgive.

I am not talking about being happy and peachy about the neighbor kid that broke into your car, or your father that abused you, or your business partner that sunk you, but I am talking about letting go, and not wanting revenge. Forgiveness is a load off your shoulders. Forgiveness is for you. Most of us have a person or a situation that we are holding onto. My prayer is that God grant you the power to forgive. May He help you learn to forgive.

“It used to be all I wanted to learn was wisdom trust and truth. But now all I really want to learn is forgiveness for you.”  Forgiveness, Ed Young – Collective Soul

Daniel L. Hauser
Campus Pastor