FORGIVE LORD



A must see vimeo - 
(didn't know how to import it here - sorry!)




..........our lack of patience with others - whether their cognition is all there or not

..........our desire to keep doing 'our thing' when someone asks us a question

..........our sense of frustration when someone repeats things over and over

..........our lack of empathy for the losses another may feel

..........our simply doing our 'duty visit' rather than being fully engaged with the person

..........our hardened hearts

..........our discomfort with those 
             who are different from us

..........and everywhere there is the word 'our' it truly is 'MY'!

..........can you think of more?????


Father, forgive!

Comments

Mari said…
Very true! I just finished watching this video on your FB post. It's a great reminder.
February 16, 2013 at 4:15 PM
ellen b. said…
You've covered some great ones to consider...
Still praying for you and your hubby when God puts you on my mind.
February 16, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Ruth Hiebert said…
Tears are flowing,but words don't come to me.Hugs.
February 16, 2013 at 7:29 PM
Ginny Hartzler said…
At first, I couldn't tell where this video was going. What a surprise! And a great lesson for all of us!!!
February 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Shug said…
Things we all need to hear. I find myself being guilty of a couple things on the list...Thanks for sharing and for helping me see that I need to work on a few things..

Being praying for your sweet family.
hugs
February 17, 2013 at 8:42 PM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
Hi Karin, I'm trying to catch up a little since getting back from Arkansas. Glad I didn't miss this one.... Excellent post.... Forgive us, Father, for so many things! We --as a people these days-- seem to be more selfish and less caring than past generations. We are too busy to show love and compassion to others. Forgive us...

Hugs,
Betsy
February 18, 2013 at 5:55 PM
George said…
Thank you, Karin,for the wonderful video and the prayer. We have so much for which we need forgiveness -- much of it because of simply not being aware of others around us.
February 20, 2013 at 11:23 AM
Marg said…
This is one of the most outstanding video clips that I have seen. We use it in our local hospital for orientation to help new volunteers better understand their patients. Each time it brings tears to my eyes.
Blessing to you...as you continue this journey.
February 20, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Marsha Young said…
Thanks for the good reminder that our self-involvement knows no limits. Thankfully, neither does God's grace, or we would all be lost. have a great weekend.
February 23, 2013 at 7:09 PM
Shug said…
I keep it with you on FB....
Your words on this post are words that we all need to hear from time to time...
Thank you for sharing
March 11, 2013 at 4:58 PM
Wendy said…
Checking in to see how you're doing.
Food for thought - I can see some good reminders in your post.
Keep well, Karin
April 2, 2013 at 5:55 PM
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