Lukas 15:1-2

Forgiveness is a process. It takes time, costly and hard. It is restoring of relationships by releasing a painful past with an attitude of love. Nothing keeps us in bondage to the past as much as our unwillingness to forgive. Refusal to forgive leads to bitterness of the soul. Forgiveness is freedom from bitterness and the propensity to get even. It reopens the future of new beginnings – a restart.

‘n Kerndeel van die Christelike geloof is die erkenning dat ons verlore is sonder God. Sonder sy genade is ons verlore. Sonder sy liefde is ons verlore. Nogtans reik Hy eerste na ons uit en vat ons vanuit ons verlore plekke tot aan sy tafel, vir ‘n feesmaal.

Can you imagine feeling so seen by God that you can’t help but see others? Can you imagine your everyday, ordinary life having a significant eternal impact? This 7-day devotional from Christine Caine will help you discover how God has seen you, chosen you, and sent you to see others and to help them feel seen the way God sees them—with 20/20 vision.

Te dikwels voel mense hulle is onaanvaarbaar. Hulle voel soos mense wat buitekant die stadsmure lewe — daar waar alles is wat nikswerd is en alle rommel en vuilgoed uitgebrand word. Jesus het egter gekom om die poort na die stad oop te maak sodat ons weer in die stad kan inkom. Mag hierdie leesplan jou help om te weet dat God jou naby Hom wil hê.