Does Forgiveness Have an End?

The terrible mistake I almost made

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There are deeply stabbing lessons of motherhood….

This one hit me in a split second.

In one instance I refused the apology. Not completely refused, but a “I’m still very upset with you and you apologize for the same thing over and over and over, and I just want to see change instead of another apol — “

My heart sank….I was spouting the very words I hoped I would never hear my Heavenly Father say. And I feel sure I will not.

Stopped mid-sentence, tears streaming down both our faces.

“No…

I’m so sorry. I beg God to forgive me for the same things over and over and–by His grace–I will continue to forgive you over and over as long as I live.”

Relief broke across his face…relief that could only come after such a terrifying thought that Mother had “met her forgiveness quota.”

I would need to forgive many more times after that day. God’s grace.

I’m a Christian, wife, homeschooling mom of 11, speaker and author. Catch me on Facebook or visit my site.