Some of My Prayers for Unpacking Forgiveness

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.