The scripture readings at church today were focused on God’s immense forgiveness. In Luke 7:36—8:3 , Jesus was having a meal with some of the church leaders of the time. A “sinful woman” came in, knowing who Jesus was, and started to wait on him. The owner of the home was appalled that Jesus allowed the woman to even touch him as he would then become “unclean”. Jesus explains that the woman has realized her many sins and has come to him for healing. He responds by telling her that she has been forgiven and to go in peace. The priest described how God’s forgiveness is always available to us. The question is, do we accept it? God has even gone so far as to send His Son Jesus in human form to take all the punishment that would be due to us because of our sins. He has done this because He loves each one of us individually. When we realize the things we have done wrong, God does not turn away in disgust. He has already forgiven us. We need to go to him, admit our wrongdoings, and accept God’s continued love and mercy. The priest had us look at the crucifix as a reminder of what God did for us and say to ourselves, “I am forgiven. I am forgiven. I am forgiven.” I found that to be very powerful.

I Found God today in a reminder of His never ending forgiveness.