You willingly forgive, and your love is always there for those who pray to you (Psalm 86:5, CEV).
Plum Blossoms, Nagoya, Japan — Photo courtesy of Matthew Taylor
Reflection
This week’s I Love the Psalms theme is forgiveness.
We are all familiar with the phrase: Well, I guess if I have to. It’s usually signals a lot of reluctance on the part of the speaker.
When we think about God, we may feel that since He is perfect and holy, He may be reluctant to forgive our many sins. Just the opposite is true and today’s verse from the Psalms makes this crystal clear.
You willingly forgive, and your love is always there for those who pray to you (Psalm 86:5, CEV).
Jesus beautifully portrayed the love of our heavenly Father when he told the story of the prodigal son.
The younger son got up and started back…
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