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Forgive Quickly

August 13, 2010 | 5 Comments

“The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving…”
Daniel 9:9

“Forgive Quickly.” It’s been almost two decades since one of our pastors admonished us with those words in our pre-marital class. During those weeks of preparation for marriage with other engaged couples, we received much wise instruction from our pastor through God’s Word. Yet those words “Forgive Quickly” have continually reverberated in my heart and mind. This truth has been a healing balm to my heart and in my marriage. And I am thankful my husband forgives me quickly, too.

Withholding forgiveness can be destructive. Our hurt, self-righteousness and pride can build dangerous walls. God’s love, mercy and forgiveness flowing through us will protect and strengthen our marriage union and our “cleaving” together. “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Genesis 2:24

When I feel an unwillingness to forgive quickly welling up in my heart, I am humbly reminded of the abundant mercy God has shown me in my life. My heart is humbled and I race to show mercy.


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    August 16, 2010 at 11:36 am

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  3. Rachel Olsen says

    August 19, 2010 at 12:38 am

    Excellent advice from your pastor.

    Hard to do at times, but always worth it.

    Hugs ~ Rachel

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    August 20, 2010 at 11:53 pm

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