Only love is a conquering force. -- from "God Calling," January 3.
In reading "God Calling" this morning, the above sentence popped out as brand new to me...and I've been reading this book for a lot of years. But I read that and immediately saw the connection between love and forgiveness. I caught that that is exactly why forgiveness is the answer, no matter the question, the problem, the perplexity.
All defenses fall before forgiveness...all defenses within ourselves that have been justifying resistance to what is. Clinging to the ego's need to believe that what is could be bettered...not by your way, not by God's way, but by my way.
Forgiveness takes us unawares...if we saw it coming and knew it for what it was, we'd no doubt dodge, duck and hide. Because we'd realize we were going to be giving up our belief that I am right...or, more honestly, that you are wrong.
Forgiveness is pure love. It cannot be self-willed, it can only be welcomed. Imagine our surprise when we realize it comes from within...always there, always ready, just waiting for God's perfect time.
Forgiveness is pure love. And only love is a conquering force.
Thank you.
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