03.29.08 But God Does Not Keep Count
It is hard for me to forgive someone who has really offended me, especially when it happens more than once. I begin to doubt the sincerity of the one who asks forgiveness for a second, third, or fourth time. But God does not keep count. God just waits for our return, without resentment or desire for revenge.
- Henri Nouwen
The Road to Daybreak
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Linda Sue said:
Seven times Lord? No - seventy times seven. Yep and that was before I finished cleaning up from breakfast. Grace is undeserved and rarely appreciated sufficiently.
said:
I am just beginning to read “The Ragamuffin Gospel.” I never realized how hard the idea of grace was for me to accept until I really tried to apply it to others.
said:
your timing couldn’t be more perfect. this week has been about ME having to let go of the wrongs and let the slate be wiped clean-but the only way I can do it is with God. no way it could happen on its own!
thanks for the encouragement. keep it up, its good stuff.
Jenn said:
Henri has a way with words, he is able to retain the complexity of a concept, while simplifying it with beauty and digestible insight - I am continually re-reading With Open Hands to better understand the depth and wonder of prayer. Thanks for the post