I was reminded this morning by Pastor Bill that many times we are looking for God to meet our temporal needs and can get really despondent when instead he moves to meet our deeper heart needs that are eternal.  (see Mark 2:1-12)  Physical healing is not our greatest need but rather spiritual health.  Forgiveness…what a beautiful concept.  To be forgiven for the sins I have committed and not have them held against me by my God.  What freedom in living guilt-free.  

Then what a joy to know the fullness of forgiveness by passing it on and forgiving those who have sinned against us.  Whether or not they admit guilt, whether or not they ask for forgiveness or say they are sorry, whether or not they even know we have forgiven them.  The release of our spirit to God’s peace, joy, and blessing as we forgive them the way Christ Jesus has forgiven us is priceless.  Peace, YES! Joy, YES! Fulfillment, YES! We find our life’s purpose in following the example of our Lord. All the promises of God are YES in Christ Jesus our Lord.