Matthew 18:21–19:1

Meditatio (Reflecting)

I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.

Oratio (Responding)

Forgivness, is the very essence of God’s personality. Free will requires it. If god is going to make us free, and give us the ability to accept or reject him, then forgiveness is the only way back into relationship with god. Thus it is at the core of His love for us, and His mission to save us. If you look back on your life, how many times have we transgressed against him, and our fellow man, yet forgiveness, is at the core of how we are able to live in community and have civilized society. Not sure who said it but it is so true “that no matter how many steps you take away from God, it is only one step back.” Just like the prodigal son, the lord is sitting waiting, and looking to the horizon for your return, and when he sees you coming, he will come running like a madman to pour his love and forgiveness upon you. It is an amazing thing, gods forgiveness, he wants to give you everything, but he is a gentleman, and will not force himself upon you. So the first move is yours, you must turn to him first, but once you do, you will see the father run to you like a mad man too. What is holding you back from making this first move? what are you holding onto that is more important than that love. We need to think about this today, and begin to let go, and turn to Him. This is the task of our lives, and we should start today.

Contemplatio (Contemplating)

Take time to simply remain in the presence of God.

Resolutio (Resolving)

Oh lord, help me today to find the strength to let go of the things that are anchoring me to this world, the humility to forgive those who have harmed me, and the courage to turn to the lord and His crazy love for me.