Forgiveness and Compassion

     Nehemiah 9:17 "And they refused to listen and did not remember Thy wondrous deeds which thou hadst performed among them; So they became stubborn and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But thou art a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness; And Thou didst not forsake them."

       To be mindful of the love and compassion of God is where we begin to grow into a strong tower of God's character. God's forgiveness is how we know that He loves us. God corrects those whom He loves and this is how we as God's people grow in stature and wisdom. 

     I have learned about God's forgiveness throughout my life from my experiences. It is hard to try and live a perfect life. Just when we think we have it all figured out, something changes and we learn something new. Relationships demand a lot of attention and unconditional love. We know that we are not always going to say or do the right thing, and therefore we must remember to dwell upon the love that brought us together in the first place. Forgiving one another and moving forward is how we make true progress. 

      Experiences help us to know how to not be insensitive to one another. Being sensitive is what I strive to do all of the time. Sometimes more than others, but the bottom line is that it remains to be a constant in my life and my relationships. God's compassion is what I attempt to demonstrate in my relationships. For there is no greater love than that which is built from God's forgiveness and compassion. 

     I continue to hope and pray to be the best husband and father, built up in the fullness of God. 

Loving Good Works

      Amos 5:14-15 "Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and thus may the Lord God of hosts be with you, just as you have said! Hate evil, love good, and establish justice in the gate! Perhaps the Lord God of hosts may be gracious to the remnant of Joseph."
     As I read this scripture I am brought into a new light that brings to my attention the meaning of life. I am brought into a light that promotes good works and faith, doing away with evil. The entire Bible speaks about doing away with evil thoughts and works, as we are to be seeking to establish each and every day...If we seek God through Christ then we will be rewarded with the calm peaceful nature of the Holy Spirit. 
     Of all the challenges that we face as humans, overcoming the evil of this world is possibly the greatest challenge of all. By dwelling upon peaceful resolution we are able to establish ways of living that direct us away from violence and anger. I see that violence and anger are so predominant in our world that sometimes it is hard to cope. The love of God overcomes both and is to be at the center of our heart. 
     When we face challenging situations in life we are brought into new understanding. My new understanding has come from events that I have experienced and will experience over the course of my life. I have learned how to not make the same mistakes twice and to live a life of love and promise. Love and promise are so great to instill the hope and reassurance that we need to make it through life. 
     My entire life now revolves around family and close friends. Life is about relationships and by making relationships loving and positive we are doing what God would have us to do. The more relationships that we can have that are true and loyal, the more promise we may attain. 
     Life is not perfect, but by relating to one another we begin to find peace in life.