Forgiveness

Forgiveness can be hard to accept when you know the things you confessed may not change right away . . . if ever.

If they won't be changed, is that true confession?

Or do we still confess because the act of confession is an act of trust. An act of surrender. An act of freedom.

And through our questions . . . our doubts . . . our shrug of the shoulders . . . there is Jesus

arms outstretched . .

gentle, knowing smile . . .

words of forgiveness . . .

and a bath of newness.

Forgiveness . . . running free.