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Lessons in Forgiveness

Captain Fussybuckets is learning about forgiveness.  He doesn’t really understand the concept, but he knows how to say “I forgive you.”  He’s learning that even Mommy & Daddy make mistakes and when they do, it’s a good thing for him to forgive us.  This morning, I (Mommy) was watering my plants and I accidentally tripped him with the water hose.  OOPS!  I felt horrible, he got hurt, he cried, Daddy got him a band-aid, but in the end, he told me “it’s okay, I forgive you.”

This got me to thinking….how many times has someone hurt me or someone in my family, and I didn’t forgive them?  Or I said I forgave them, but I really didn’t….  I truly believe he HAS forgiven me for causing him to get hurt this morning.  When he is reminded that his boo boo hurts, he says “it’s okay, Mommy.”  (Now if he’ll forgive me for smaller things in ten years, like not letting him get a new video game or go swimming with his friends….probably not! ha!)

God tells us to be like the little children.  This is just another way we can live that out.  When someone does me wrong, whether or not it’s intentional, I must remember CF and his sweet spirit and ability to forgive me.  God forgives us, so we must forgive others.  I know some circumstances are huge and forgiveness is not easy, but I think we will be more at peace if we do forgive.

So….here’s your challenge for today, as well as mine.  Think about someone who needs your forgiveness.  You don’t have to tell them you forgive them, but it might help.  Think hard…..is it an old boss?  Ex-boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse???  Friend?  Neighbor?  A random guy at McDonald’s who yelled at you for getting in his way?  Think about it.  I’m trying, too!!!

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Jill

Wednesday 29th of June 2011

What a great post!

Thanks for following me! I am following you back :)

Dave

Wednesday 29th of June 2011

Hey!

I think forgiveness is something we all struggle with as adults, but it comes much easier for children. It's something that we as adults need to learn from our children. Jesus taught that we must become like little children, or else we can not enter heaven.

Thanks for following! Following back!

Davewww.countryrushdaddy.com

Deb

Wednesday 29th of June 2011

Love this...and I needed to hear it! Thanks for stopping by and following me at Jeremiah 29:11. I'm your latest follower, too! HOPE you have a great rest of the week...and Happy 4th of July!!!

NC Sue

Wednesday 29th of June 2011

Such a valuable lesson for a child... and an adult... to learn. Kudos to you for helping Captain Fussybuckets to learn!

I'm following you back, and I'm very glad I found your site.

God bless you,

NCSue

Daddy

Tuesday 28th of June 2011

This is great. I hope you'll forgive daddy (me) for yelling at you when you accidentally tripped our son. And please forgive me when I get mad at you for accidents in the future. I'll try to work on that.

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