The View from my Seat!

What a great night? Not only did worship ROCK, but the message was incredible. "The Forgive" was another message that we all need to hear. Forgiveness is something I think we all take for granted at one time or another. We have been given the greatest gift, God's forgiveness, but it can sometimes be so difficult for us to offer that same grace to someone else. Ty gave an illustration of a Great Dane being tied to a bench in front of a convenient store while his owner was inside getting a beverage. Something spooked him and he took off full force taking the bench with him. The damage he was causing behind him never seemed to phase his pace. Car after car were being damaged and no telling what else was in the path of destruction. On our journey through life, if we hold on to unforgiveness, we are a lot like this dog. We can destroy so many things in our life without even knowing it. This dog was clueless to the damage he was leaving behind him. When we are wrapped up in the hurts and pain from the past, it makes it so hard to be free and move on. I love to use the old phrase, "Let Go and Let God". God wants to restore your life and mend your broken heart. He just can't do what He wants to when we are chained to our past. Leave it all behind.