This week: God as creatively proceeding. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com . God as creatively proceeding is the power of forgiveness. The future cannot unfold in a new and creative way unless there is the possibility of forgiveness. This is not simply the utterance of 'sorry' that can be used simply to excuse yourself for just passing gas in an elevator. God as creatively proceeding is forgiveness that stops and contemplates the fullness of ones actions and then asks for forgiveness when others have been hurt or injured or forgotten or left out. It is also the power of saying 'I forgive you' when others step up and admit to a wrongdoing or for being an agent of harm. God as creatively proceeding brings a new day and a new moment into the mix of life. We need those new moments. Without them there will be the death of relationships and we will never be able to move ahead as a healed and whole person or community. God as creatively proceeding is the nudge to heal - to create a bridge - to open a door. O God of love and new life, inspire our forgiveness. Amen. |
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