getting what you don't deserve
Ok so you know how some things are easier said than done right?? Yes so one of them is being nice to people who a) are not nice to you or b) not nice to someone you are close with.
So it's somthing I am trying to work on. Like if someone just acted really mean to me and then in the next five minutes needed to borrow 10 dollars or somthing...I think I should give it to them. ( this is just an example). Even though they don't deserve it, how many times have I gotten somthing I didn't deserve (lots). It's just so interesting of a concept. The bible says give without expecting anything back. I think this means more than giving of items, but like being kind to people knowing full well they will not be kind to you, or helping someone with somthing,not expecting them to return the favor or even say thankyou.
Jesus dd so much for us- and we deserve none of it. And we could never give him as great as a gift as he has given us. He knew that but he kept giving.
As followers of Jesus we should do the same.
And that is what I learned in the past 2 days
posted by Jenn @ 9:07 PM
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Peopl can act like idiots sometimes, but you need to give to people, no matter how ahrd it is
I miss you soooooooo much Jenn, come home! I loooooove you
Grace! We just started a class on the concept and I can tell you that I am a long way from grasping it. I've not even scratched the surface. But, I digress. Good story about extending grace!
For the record, Mercy=judgement/punishment withheld.
Grace=good thing/love extended.
Be strong!
ties in to forgiveness, too. and love neighbours as yourself.
love ya chip
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