January 28, 2017

Forgive. Forget. Repeat.

by

“Forgiveness, like every other skill of grace, requires practice—difficult, demanding practice. None of is naturally a born forgiver: we make our entrances and exits filled with the self-importance of self-will. We tell ourselves we shouldn’t grovel when we are in the wrong, and we don’t want seem too easy when someone begs our pardon. We spend our lifetimes making half-apologies and offering but half the grace once given us. It’s time to practice all the love that daily saves us from ourselves—from anger, violence, and greed. The grace we give will never match the grace we’re given, but still the Great Forgiver bids us practice. So stay in grace.”

Comment

About the Author

Adventist Review

Sign up for the newsletter

Get the latest Adventist news straight into your inbox.

Related

Featured article image
Devotional

The Hour of His Judgment

The judgment is good news either way.

Charissa Torossian

October 19, 2026

Featured article image
Wellbeing

From Devotions to Devotional Living

Struggling with devotions? Maybe it’s not your routine—maybe it’s your understanding of your relationship with Jesus.

Scott R. Ward

October 14, 2026

Featured article image
News

Church President Makes Impassioned Plea to Move Forward Together

On October 10 Erton Köhler, president of the General Conference, preached on Revelation 10 and 14, in which, he said, we can find God’s call to mission.

Libna Stevens

October 11, 2026

Featured article image
Devotional

Can My Sincere Love Be Sin?

Not every sincere feeling we have is automatically righteous.

Frank Hasel

September 27, 2026

Comments

Leave a comment

We'll send a link to confirm it's you. New here? Your account is created when you confirm. Your address is never published.

Advertisement

ADRA - Be the hands and feet of Jesus so all may live as God intended.