God Our Father Forgives 1
June 11, 2024
Most children, anticipating Father’s Day, have some regrets. What child has not experienced times of rebellion, times they tried to avoid family assignments, even said harsh words to their dad? Discipline might follow. A good Dad forgives.
Forgiveness is hard stuff. Its laying aside ruffled feathers, disappointment, embarrassment. Yet, moving forward, for any father and child in a healthy relationship, requires forgiveness, some small stuff and some big stuff. Should you think it impossible, think of God’s forgiveness of all of our sins, lawlessness, refusal to live by what’s best for us. Since God forgives fathers, fathers can forgive their children. Even as an adult child, unable to ask your dad for forgiveness, ask God to forgive you. Our imperfect families, yet healed and whole, are an example our world sorely needs.