Friday, September 29, 2006

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a big deal.

Last night I was in a terrible mood and took it out on Maike. This morning I felt remorseful and left a note on the door that simply said "I'm sorry I was a jerk last night." I thought that would be the end of it.

But when I got home tonight I found a note of reply. It said, "Whit, I forgive you. Thanks for apologizing."

It meant a lot to read the "I forgive you." Reminded me of a certain flood of forgiveness I feel when I consider Jesus. But that's what the good friends are: Jesus in skin.

There is nothing more liberating than undeserved forgiveness.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Umm...this made me cry. But I'm sure it's just because I'm tired from retreat-ing all weekend, or maybe there was something in my eye...or a rock in my shoe or...

Anonymous said...

...oops...that was me. -Heather