Set your heart free...Forgive...
320/365 - Our Daily Challenge - "Free":
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” Lewis B Smedes
A darker image than what I usually post, but it seemed to fit the subject. The older I get, the more I recognize how painful and exhausting it is to carry around resentment. Forgiveness is not particularly popular in today's society. Jacob Rodriguez says "In a world where personal vengeance is heroic and utter hatred is showcased on TV talk shows, to forgive seems a bit weak." However, he also says "Forgiveness is God's solution for the scarred soul." That is SO true. I could not do it on my own, but Jesus reminds me of how much He has forgiven me and I am convinced of my need to forgive others. When I am willing to let go, it is a freedom like no other!
It's bugging me that I should have put "forgiveness" instead of "forgive" on the 3rd heart to keep all the words parallel....but it wouldn't fit without making the font too small. lol
Nikon D5000, 50mm
3 textures were used on this image...one is sadly unknown. The other two are "Primitive" by ShadowHouse and "UggLove" by Kim Klassen.
Set your heart free...Forgive...
320/365 - Our Daily Challenge - "Free":
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” Lewis B Smedes
A darker image than what I usually post, but it seemed to fit the subject. The older I get, the more I recognize how painful and exhausting it is to carry around resentment. Forgiveness is not particularly popular in today's society. Jacob Rodriguez says "In a world where personal vengeance is heroic and utter hatred is showcased on TV talk shows, to forgive seems a bit weak." However, he also says "Forgiveness is God's solution for the scarred soul." That is SO true. I could not do it on my own, but Jesus reminds me of how much He has forgiven me and I am convinced of my need to forgive others. When I am willing to let go, it is a freedom like no other!
It's bugging me that I should have put "forgiveness" instead of "forgive" on the 3rd heart to keep all the words parallel....but it wouldn't fit without making the font too small. lol
Nikon D5000, 50mm
3 textures were used on this image...one is sadly unknown. The other two are "Primitive" by ShadowHouse and "UggLove" by Kim Klassen.