The Infinity Pool

~~~ Daniel 9:4B-10 ~~~ Psalm 79 ~~~ Luke 6:36-38 ~~~

But yours, O Lord, our God, are compassion and forgiveness!

Day after day, Lord, we are sinners.

We do not listen as we should, Lord.

We do not follow your commands, Lord, as we should.

We judge others...we are quick to condemn.

We are slow to forgive...reluctant to love our enemies...

Yet, Lord, we beg for your kindness.

Look upon us with eyes of love.

...may your compassion quickly come to us,

We are a bit liked spoiled children...creating mischief,

 disobeying, expecting to have everything our way...and yes, 

believing that God will love us just the same.

While it is true God does love us in spite of how we misbehave,

He does have his limits.

He gives us the invitation to repent and turn away 

from our sinful ways.

How long do you think he should wait for you?

A month, a year, five years, ten years, fifty years, 

until you are on your deathbed?

How long will you keep him waiting?

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Stop judging...stop condemning...forgive...

give and gifts will be given to you.

All leads back to the single commandment...

Love you neighbor as yourself...

treat others as you would want them to treat you.

Is that really such a hard concept to grasp?

God's ways are compassion and forgiveness.

God replaces condemnation with compassion.

God replaces hatred with forgiveness.

Without His love would we know true compassion?

Without His mercy would we know true forgiveness?

Whatever mercy and compassion we think we have

 there is always more to be given to us.

We need to look deep within our hearts and see the infinity pool.

Infinity edge pools are often seen at exotic resorts or exclusive estates.

God is the perfect infinity pool of love and mercy.

There are no limits...no boundaries.

God wants to be seamless, exclusive in our hearts...

no artificial boundaries to contain Him.

Lent is about striving to be the better person 

God knows you can become.

He sends his Blessings to help us along the way.

Make sure you are paying attention.

~~~ Peace ~~~