it struck me for some reason the other day that all of us need to attain and maintain the level of maturity where we can give to others what, lets be frank, they really don't appear to deserve:


for example, forgiveness, time and encouragement.


amazingingly these correspond to what we are increasingly becoming in Christ. Or as the psalmist puts its


Psalm 145
The LORD is merciful, compassionate, patient, and always ready to forgive.