Romans 12:2

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Let the "F" Bomb Fly

What if forgiveness is the new "F" bomb?  Whenever people get exasperated to the point of thinking, or worse yet saying the "F" bomb; what if we replaced it with any and all forms of
 "forgive?"

Forgiveness
Forgiven
Forgive

Luke 7:47-48English Standard Version (ESV)

47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” 48 And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

The " F" bomb seems to be the "go to" word to make an impact or a statement if things get heated or stressed and people are out of ways to express themselves.
 Once the "F" bomb is out on the table, there is a change; now THAT has to be dealt with.
 It's the line that once it gets crossed, everything changes, this is true for the destructive and the productive "F" bomb.

The sooner that line gets crossed, the situation is either taking a dive into a dead-end road or it takes flight into new territory.



When someone drops the "F" bomb, and it usually happens at some point in a situation that is tense, even if it isn't said out loud, it's often so close. 
 Some people may be sanctified beyond dropping the worldly "F" bomb, but I pray we are never so high and mighty that we can't drop the new "F" bomb.  

Sometimes it's just a long pause because the person is gathering self control enough to just pause for a moment of silence. Sometimes people will tuck their lower lip in behind their upper teeth in ready position.  Wouldn't it be amazing if that is how close and how ready we are to use forgiveness?
  Locked and loaded in our hearts, mouth in position and ready to speak it out.
FORGIVENESS.
FORGIVEN.
FORGIVE.


There are so many forms and ways that the "F" word gets attention, it is an international word and there is even several sign language uses.
There is also an international sign used for the awesome life giving "F" bomb.
The cross of Jesus Christ.


It is not a new sign or concept, but it is one that we should go around passionately sharing with the whole world.
This is the "F" bomb that changes the world and is used by world changers.
Since the God of the entire universe is willing to provide forgiveness and give it freely to all of the people who are willing to ask and receive HIS forgiveness, and live as forgiven people, then we must share it with the whole world every single day.
Forgiveness should be the bomb that blows up our lives, 
in our mind, in our hearts, and in our words,
every single day.

I think when we get to the point of thinking or feeling "F" bomb status, we blurt out
Forgiveness
Forgive
Forgiven

I say drop the new "F"  bomb every chance you get.

I say use it loud and often, no reservation, no pause, use it freely.
I say use it right in front of kids and even right at our kids.
 I say teach our kids from an early age, what it is, how to use it, how to give it and how to receive it in any and all situations.
  We should ask for it and give it like crazy.

Let's be people who light up the world with the amazing
"F" Bomb!!!!

FORGIVE.  FORGIVEN. FORGIVENESS.


Matthew 6:14-15English Standard Version (ESV)

14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

1 comment:

Farm School Marm said...

Haha! That is great, Jenay! Well said!