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aqrinc:

A lesson i have learned, desire Mercy and Justice, but Mercy over Justice and do the same to your neighbor. This is exactly what GOD IS DOING for each and every person (sinners All) who justifiably deserve death.

 Zec 7: 8-10 (GNB)
8  The LORD gave this message to Zechariah:
9  "Long ago I gave these commands to my people: 'You must see that justice is done, and must show kindness and mercy to one another.
10  Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners who live among you, or anyone else in need. And do not plan ways of harming one another.'

Witness
Mat 23:23 (GNB)
"How terrible for you, teachers of the Law and Pharisees! You hypocrites! You give to God one tenth even of the seasoning herbs, such as mint, dill, and cumin, but you neglect to obey the really important teachings of the Law, such as justice and mercy and honesty. These you should practice, without neglecting the others.

george. :)

firefly77:

--- Quote ---So even now with as much hatred as I've carried for many years against my birth parents I'm finding a corner of my own heart where forgiveness is growing.
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Gary,
That's good... sometimes forgiveness doesn't come fast and easy, it does take time for your heart to catch up to your head, depending on the severity of the transgression.
I love both of my parents now. My mother left me when I was 5 years old to get married to a man who's catholic upbringing and family considered me a b*****d child and therefore non-existent, my father I never knew personally. My mom and I never "reconciled". She wanted a daughter when I turned into a young adult; at that time she was a stranger to me and it was only for her wanting to "show me off" to her friends. She died very young (42), and at that time had pretty much alienated all of her children and family. I am not sure if my father is still alive. I initiated several contacts since I moved to the States, but the German pride on my father's side and family prevented it from ever happening. This is still one of those unfulfilled "desires of my heart"... God knows! One thing that I found out from my aunt is the fact that my mom and dad loved each other; it brought some healing to my heart. However, the "fallout" of being abandoned is still ours to carry and deal with God's help and grace.  Psalm 27:10 "Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me." is of comfort to me.

Angie

meee:

--- Quote from: firefly77 on June 17, 2009, 08:40:04 AM ---
--- Quote --- Psalm 27:10 "Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me." is of comfort to me.

Angie

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         Wow you cling to this too Angie!? Once when a sister visited, she was looking through a little book I had with the promises of God in it, and I had this one underlined. She and her husband looked at each other and she said ,I see you feel the same as me. Meaning the feeling of abandonment and her not wanting to have anything to do with us.
 meee       
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firefly77:

--- Quote ---     Wow you cling to this too Angie!? Once when a sister visited, she was looking through a little book I had with the promises of God in it, and I had this one underlined. She and her husband looked at each other and she said ,I see you feel the same as me. Meaning the feeling of abandonment and her not wanting to have anything to do with us.
 meee       
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Yes, I cling to this too, meee.  ;)

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