Dear One,
Afford every person the grace to change his life again and again and again. The heart-felt longing of every person is to become accepted by others. If given the chance, he will eventually prove himself worthy of confidence and trust.
Often it takes many chances; but, remember that I have given you many, many chances to change in areas of your life and you have accomplished changes after many, many tries.
I give you and all My children many chances. Can you do the same for others?
Rigidity will neither give other people chances to change nor will it offer forgiveness. The security of rigid people is in laws, not in Me or in My ability to change people who break religious and civil laws.
When My children realize that giving other people second, third, fourth and many more chances is Godly, they will begin to know what true forgiveness is. If I ask you to give people chances to change, then imagine how many times I forgive you and give you a chance to change.
Forgiveness is at the heart of second chances; and, yes, even at the heart of the four hundredth chance to change.
People struggle against heredity, customs, parental behavior, education, experiences and other factors which affect their actions. It takes many, many times, along with My power and the wise teachings and guidance of a mentor for them to refuse to follow old patterns of behavior.
Patience is the fruit of My Spirit that you must apply in giving people the many chances they need to change their behavior.
You should not suffer abusive behavior from a person while waiting for a change. That would be unwise. You can forgive and remove yourself from an abusive situation while giving the person a chance to change. You can forgive and love from afar in those situations, yet forgiveness is necessary for you and the abusive person to grow in wisdom and knowledge. Forgiveness releases you emotionally from the situation. You can take refuge in Me and I will be your strength while giving people a chance to change.
Love, God
Matt 18:21 & 22; Psalm 103:10-12
Afford every person the grace to change his life again and again and again. The heart-felt longing of every person is to become accepted by others. If given the chance, he will eventually prove himself worthy of confidence and trust.
Often it takes many chances; but, remember that I have given you many, many chances to change in areas of your life and you have accomplished changes after many, many tries.
I give you and all My children many chances. Can you do the same for others?
Rigidity will neither give other people chances to change nor will it offer forgiveness. The security of rigid people is in laws, not in Me or in My ability to change people who break religious and civil laws.
When My children realize that giving other people second, third, fourth and many more chances is Godly, they will begin to know what true forgiveness is. If I ask you to give people chances to change, then imagine how many times I forgive you and give you a chance to change.
Forgiveness is at the heart of second chances; and, yes, even at the heart of the four hundredth chance to change.
People struggle against heredity, customs, parental behavior, education, experiences and other factors which affect their actions. It takes many, many times, along with My power and the wise teachings and guidance of a mentor for them to refuse to follow old patterns of behavior.
Patience is the fruit of My Spirit that you must apply in giving people the many chances they need to change their behavior.
You should not suffer abusive behavior from a person while waiting for a change. That would be unwise. You can forgive and remove yourself from an abusive situation while giving the person a chance to change. You can forgive and love from afar in those situations, yet forgiveness is necessary for you and the abusive person to grow in wisdom and knowledge. Forgiveness releases you emotionally from the situation. You can take refuge in Me and I will be your strength while giving people a chance to change.
Love, God
Matt 18:21 & 22; Psalm 103:10-12
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