Tag: Self-Forgiveness
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“When Forgiveness is the Measure You Give”
Theme: We are called to forgiveness, but not to accept abuse. Luke 6:27-38 (NRSV): ‘But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from…
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“Praying Forgiveness”
Theme: If we can trust in God’s forgiveness, and learn to forgive ourselves, then we can truly turn our lives around and begin again, a new creation in Christ. Psalm 51 (NRSV): To the leader. A Psalm of David, when the prophet Nathan came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy…
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“Finding Forgiveness”
Theme: We are called to forgive others, as God first forgave us, and also to forgive ourselves – but none of this means that we must accept harm done to us or tolerate crimes of abuse. Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV): Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against…