I often glibly say, "Please forgive me" – giving little thought to the hurt caused by my words or actions or the cost of forgiveness required of that person. I have been known to think, "Get over it; I said I am sorry." Such thoughts truly cheapen forgiveness.
In the same way, I can easily forget the great cost required to settle the debt I owed God for my sin. God said sin can only be forgiven with the payment of blood,
…and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (Hebrews 9:22 NIV)
At times when asking God for forgiveness, my attitude can be somewhat glib – forgetting the cost to God.
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous to bring you to God. (I Peter 3:18 NIV)
Join me this week in refusing to be glib as we ask God and others for forgiveness – recognizing the great cost required.
Sharing the journey with you,
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