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Day by day by day by daySunday, March 25, 2001
Luke 15:11-32 Every time my Father celebrates my return, breaks out the party food and pops the corks. Every time he takes me in his arms, warms my body and my soul, receives me, loves me, accepts me. Every time. This is love that never reaches a limit, never comes to an end. God may not condone my behavior but he never stops accepting me. This kind of unconditional acceptance also marks healthy human relationships. Acceptance is the antidote to anger and contempt. It frees me from the tyranny of judgment and self-centeredness. As I see myself as human, fallible, fallen and forgiven I am so much more effective first at withholding judgment and secondly at affirming and accepting others as human themselves. Lord, you accept me and teach me the rhythms of freedom and growth. I don't want to take advantage of your grace; let me pass it on in every relationship I have. |