My family has prayed a great deal for Unpacking Forgiveness.
Here are a list of ways that I am praying. I pray that as a result of this book:
- That some would better understand how they can be forgiven by a holy God.
- That more will understand that unpacking forgiveness is both right and best: God will be most satisfied in us, when we are most satisfied in Him.
- That some will see that if they cannot or will forgive a repentant person that they should question their own salvation. Saying, “I will never forgive,” may be like saying, “I’m planning on going to hell.”
- That some will understand that whatever someone has done to offend them, pales in comparison to what they have done to offend a holy God.
- That readers will understand the importance of embracing providence if they are to unpack forgiveness.
- That someone will drop something, they will realize that a man’s wisdom gives him patience. It is to his or her glory to overlook an offense.
- That the reader will understand that the way to true humility is not in willing myself to be humble – -rather in knowing the vastness and glory and beauty of the triune God. Ants gazing at Mt. Everest don’t argue about who is tallest.
- That some readers will be encouraged by the stories of others who show incredible grace in horrible circumstances.
- That some will be encouraged to read some of the great books I mention: Piper, Bridges, Sande, etc.
- That readers will be driven to read relevant biblical texts for themselves.
- That our church family will share the joy of the project.
- That people will be better equipped to minister to those harmed and wounded.
- That some will realize that God doesn’t sprinkle grace indiscriminately like fairy dust, but rather works through certain appointed means: his Word (including hearing it preached), fellowship, prayer, and worship.
– That some would understand on a deeper level God’s forgiveness and glorify Him in a greater way
– That some would be encouraged to know God is leading and teaching them
– That some would be better equiped to minister to others who need to hear this message of forgiveness
That would be me!