The Human Challenge

Trinity United Methodist Church's Podcast

Forgiveness: Finding Peace through Letting Go: #2

Holly Dickson-Ramos lives in Ontario, Canada. One evening while at a conference away from home, she was in a noisy restaurant with two of her co-workers. A hockey game blared from six televisions around the room. Dishes clattered, and everyone cheered when the home team scored. Holly was overwhelmed by the chaotic surroundings. To make matters worse, one of her co-workers would not stop talking. As soon as they sat down, this woman began to recount years of conflict with her mother-in-law. Her tirade finally ended with the declaration, “I will never speak to her again!”

Holly wondered if she should sympathize or keep quiet. Just then, the other colleague spoke up. She asked gently the coworker who had just dismissed a family member, “Could you ever forgive your mother-in-law?” Suddenly the surroundings of competitive sports, clinking glasses, and sleek, corporate diners seemed to fade. Silence hung over the three women. In a moment the conversation had turned from ordinary to holy.

June 9, 2013
Matthew 6:11-12, 18:21-22
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