Tuesday, December 21, 2010

And On The Ninth Day!

On the Ninth Day of Christmas I thought it prudent to remember forgiveness. How much fun can the holidays be if we walk around looking like we've been nursed on a pickle? Really, holding contempt for someone is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die. Christmas is a time to mend old fences and restore relationships. After all isn't this journey all about the relationships?

Your dash between birth and death will be defined by the people you touch. Those bonds are your eulogy, what defines your time here on earth. We were sent an example of how to live this dash, and his end was all about forgiveness. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, and what better time to forgive than during the celebration of one who gave up his life that we might be forgiven? Talk about a dash! Jesus formed relationships where ever he went, touched so many, then made the ultimate sacrifice so that me might be absolved of our sins. It kind of makes whatever your upset with someone about seem kind of small, no?

So as we approach this celebration of nativity, how about we apply the lesson? The gift of forgiveness is one both can enjoy!

God Bless!
Capt. Bill

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