turning from tolerance to forgiveness....

remembering that forgiving involves forgetting, over and over again.... not the trespasses that have been done, but the things we presume others ‘owe’ us in order to make things right. 

How often must we release others from the bonds of debt when it just doesn’t seem fair to do so? Won’t they just take advantage of our generosity? What are we expecting of them in order for us to be so generous? 

What do you believe you’d find if you checked the status of your account with God? 

Some balance sheets are only ever reconciled by a gift of outrageously generous grace. 

What do you believe God expects of you once freed from debt? 

Even if, especially if, we are not expecting to receive a bill from our unreasonably gracious host for our portion at the heavenly banquet, how are we expected to pursue and experience reconciliation with other invited guests so that all of us can more truly and freely celebrate the sharing of generous portions together?

[ref: RCL readings for Proper 19, Year A]