Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then shaved his head and fell to the ground in worship… Job 1:21 NLT

I would look funny with a shaved head wearing a robe. Worship is not my go to when suffering pain and loss.

I can learn from Job. That’s for sure.

I may be over 50 but I am still learning.

I had the pleasure of seeing someone who made some choices that impacted him, his wife & kids.

Job recognized who the judge & jury. He ripped and shaved his head. Then worshipped.

My task is to forgive. That is hard at times. Sometimes you don’t even understand what you are forgiving and other times one thinks that means forgetting.

I have not seen it written in my Bibles that forgiveness means forgetting. I think you need that reminder so it doesn’t happen again.

Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:13 NLT

Easier said than done.

I am reminded that this is a command. A command not a suggestion.

It may take time. I believe He understands that.

I have watch so many ID channels things where the person says they will never be forgiven. That hurts, Ouch!

Yes, there are some offenses that are unthinkable and nasty. However, Jesus told a thief I will see you later (o.k. Not his exact words) as Jesus was being crucified and he asked for forgiveness for those who didn’t know (again not his exact words).

So, with my situation, I have a hard time forgetting that I have it. Plus, who do I forgive?

I don’t forget that I have MS, however I can forgive myself of my actions. My tending be stagnate in my relationship with Him. My resistance toward worshipping Him when BAD things happened.

It is work. But something I want to do. I want to use this to repair & learn.

🧡 Julie