A Case Study in Forgiveness
Robert Dawson
Philemon
A mother entered her daughter's bedroom one afternoon and saw a letter on the bed. With trembling hands, she read:
Dear Mom,
It is with much regret and sorrow that I'm telling you I've run away with my new boyfriend. I know how upset you'll be, but I'm truly happy. So please find it in your heart to be happy for me. I have found real passion with Ahmed. He is so nice, with all his piercings and tattoos and his big motorcycle. But that's not all, mom: I'm pregnant! Can you believe it? Ahmed says we'll be really happy living in his pop-up camper in the woods. He wants to have more children, and that's always been one of my dreams. I've learned that marijuana doesn't hurt anyone, so we've decided to sell it to help support ourselves and our children. Don't worry mom, I'm 15 years old now and know how to take care of myself. Someday I'll return so you and Dad can get to know your grandchildren.
Your daughter,
Judith
PS: Mom, it's not true. I'm over at Sarah's house. I just wanted to show you that there are worse things in life than the report card that's under my pillow.
While the scenario I just mentioned is fictional there's a question that comes to mind, ''How do we respond when we have been hurt, wronged, taken advantage of or feel disrespected?''
I have talked with people who have...
1. Been mistreated and betrayed by a spouse
2. Been mistreated and abandoned by parents
3. Been mistreated and abandoned by children (Senior Saints whose adult children don't call, check on them or even speak to them)
4. Been heartbroken because the fictional story I started with is not a fictional story for them.
5. Been slandered in the community or church in an attempt to tear down and discredit their character. (I have experienced that one myself multiple times over the years here. It never gets easier and dealing with is a struggle every single time).
To me, one of the most difficult things in l ...
Robert Dawson
Philemon
A mother entered her daughter's bedroom one afternoon and saw a letter on the bed. With trembling hands, she read:
Dear Mom,
It is with much regret and sorrow that I'm telling you I've run away with my new boyfriend. I know how upset you'll be, but I'm truly happy. So please find it in your heart to be happy for me. I have found real passion with Ahmed. He is so nice, with all his piercings and tattoos and his big motorcycle. But that's not all, mom: I'm pregnant! Can you believe it? Ahmed says we'll be really happy living in his pop-up camper in the woods. He wants to have more children, and that's always been one of my dreams. I've learned that marijuana doesn't hurt anyone, so we've decided to sell it to help support ourselves and our children. Don't worry mom, I'm 15 years old now and know how to take care of myself. Someday I'll return so you and Dad can get to know your grandchildren.
Your daughter,
Judith
PS: Mom, it's not true. I'm over at Sarah's house. I just wanted to show you that there are worse things in life than the report card that's under my pillow.
While the scenario I just mentioned is fictional there's a question that comes to mind, ''How do we respond when we have been hurt, wronged, taken advantage of or feel disrespected?''
I have talked with people who have...
1. Been mistreated and betrayed by a spouse
2. Been mistreated and abandoned by parents
3. Been mistreated and abandoned by children (Senior Saints whose adult children don't call, check on them or even speak to them)
4. Been heartbroken because the fictional story I started with is not a fictional story for them.
5. Been slandered in the community or church in an attempt to tear down and discredit their character. (I have experienced that one myself multiple times over the years here. It never gets easier and dealing with is a struggle every single time).
To me, one of the most difficult things in l ...
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