A federal employee was given a performance evaluation, and this is what her evaluator said, "When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whatever foot was previously put in there."
But I feel just like that sometimes! I make a mistake, and the first thing you know I make five more just like it in the same place.
It gives some hope to me when Jesus says we ought to forgive a sin not seven times, but seventy times seven. And it’s comforting to know that you can be forgiven for the same mistake more than once. You may not find an employee or a boss who will do that for you, but Jesus will.
You can't make a big enough mistake that God can't forgive! It's one of the many, many blessings of walking with God.
Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins (Psalm 51:1 NLT)
Forgiveness is one of God's many blessings.
© Dr. Paul Faulkner
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Originally published September 15th, 2006.
About the Author
Dr. Faulkner was the very first person of note and influence who shared his content with us at
HEARTLIGHT.org beginning in 1996.
Paul Faulkner taught on the Abilene Christian University campus full-time for 35 years. He was honored in 1982 as the university’s Teacher of the Year. He has written several books and was a much sought-after speaker and seminar leader along with his Marriage Enrichment partner, Dr. Carl Brecheen. Dr. Faulkner mentored many ministers and church leaders, shared his loving homespun humor and wisdom through many channels, and endeared himself to thousands. Our dear friend and mentor went to be with the Lord in 2022, but his legacy lives on in the lives of those he touched and made better.
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