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"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." Mark 11:25
Typically, when life doesn't go the way we want, it is tempting to blame other people. Perhaps you've blamed your parents, kids, spouse, siblings, or other family members. If we feel as if we've been held back, it is easy to blame those closest to us and hold them responsible. Sometimes we attach blame to our teachers, boss, coworkers, or employees. When people offend us, hurt us, or say something critical that wounds our pride, we find it easy to play the blame game. But Jesus reminds us over and over again that there is a direct connection between how we handle the offenses of others and how we handle God's grace. If we are unwilling to forgive others—let alone quit blaming them for our decisions and actions—then we are not able to embrace the grace of God. To be clear—it is not that God withholds grace from us based on our unwillingness to forgive. It would not be grace if that were the case. Rather, when we experience the fullness of God's grace in our lives, two things happen: 1) We are transformed from the inside out. 2) We are positioned to extend grace to others. Grace transforms and is contagious. With God's help, stop blaming others and start forgiving them just as God has forgiven you. -Pastor Michael
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