08/15/2023
A Little Forgiveness Goes a Long Way
I thought this week I'd just share, once again, what I used for the benediction in Sunday's worship. I had several requests for the quote that is included within it.
Here it is…
There is a tendency, a kind of parody of psycho-therapy, to blame our parents for everything we don't like about ourselves. I would be a much better person if I'd only had better parents. I'd be a much healthier person if I'd gotten better genes. I've fallen prey to it myself at times, and can easily devolve into a lifelong pity-party. There is a strange comfort in in being a victim of a dysfunctional family.
I found a quote that puts it all in perspective and I want to send you out with it this morning.
"It's not your place to hold your parents responsible for your failings, they are as imperfect as you are.
"It is your place to recognize that their sacrifices have allowed you the opportunity to be in this world long enough to work on and overcome those failings."
Funny how imperfect parents often end up with imperfect children (but perfect grandchildren). But as followers of Jesus, we know that not one of us is perfect, and yet because of His amazing grace, we most certainly are forgiven. And many times, that's all it takes.
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Here is the benediction I was going to use before discovering the excellent MLK Jr. video.