I'm listening to my son preach on thanksgiving on Thanksgiving. One of the points he makes is the effect perspective has on my thanks. His confrontation provides wind in my sails for a journey I've been working on for a while.
I don't want to ignore or neglect any responsibility I have to make things right with anyone I have wronged. I want my forgiveness to be without limit, as my Lord's forgiveness is to me. I have an infinite ways to go on that. I want to, however, focus on those who are willing to do the hard work it takes to live, love, and serve together. I am very thankful for my family, for my church, and for the circle of friends and colleagues with whom I am able to serve the Lord.
Chad, in forty+ years of ministry I have found that the Holy Spirit often takes my words and uses them in unexpected ways. The Lord used your words to encourage a continued change of perspective, I've been working on for a while. Thanks, and
Thank You, Lord.
FWF 11-24-13 from First West on Vimeo.
