God like forgiveness

"They refused to obey and did not remember the miracles you had done for them. Instead, they became stubborn and appointed a leader to take them back to their slavery in Egypt! But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love. You did not abandon them" Nehemiah 9:17 

In Chapter 9, the Israelites are praying, fasting and confessing their sins. Nehemiah returned to a broken Jerusalem where the people were backsliding, worshiping idols, and forgetting the faithfulness of God. Although God's chosen people had turned their backs on him, God demonstrated grace, patience, love and forgiveness... repeatedly. Since we are made in God's likeness, we too should be quick to forgive, slow to anger and overflowing with love. We also have the gift of the Holy Spirit which allows us to love those who persecute us, who mistreat us, who take advantage of us, who lead us on, who steal from us, who lie to us, and the list goes on. God loves us unconditionally, and we should extend the same grace to others. Forgiveness is a like a  muscle that gets stronger and stronger with each use. The more we practice forgiveness, the easier it comes! Happy Tuesday!

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