forgiveness

“Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Lu.6:37

Forgiving can be a hard nut to crack when the transgression keeps recurring. Is it possible that the offender does not have it inside them to live up to our high expectations? And, if we are mulling over bitter memories of unfairness, could it be the wrongdoer did what they could; with what they had to work with at the time? Understanding and solutions do not necessarily come quickly to all people. It is also good to give others the benefit of the doubt. Do not read your imaginations into their hearts, as this can be a reflection of the misdoings in your soul. Allow others to make mistakes because you know they will. In that way, perhaps they will overlook yours.

In the meantime, imperfection is absolutely perfect because I am reminded how we have the righteousness of Christ inside of us that will continue to guide us home.