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Grace, Forgiveness and the Gospel



Dear Parents,

 Tomorrow is Good Friday, a day we remember that Christ willingly went to the cross to pay for our sins. I don't know about you, but this quarantine has done a wonderful job of reminding me that I'm a sinner in desperate need of a Savior. There have been much treasured family moments in this season,  but there have also been several times I've lost my patience and needed to ask for forgiveness. In those moments, I've been reminded of the importance of teaching forgiveness and grace. Both boys are so loving when I ask for forgiveness and tell them my plans to work on my patience moving forward. Asking for forgiveness is a good way to model humility but also a great way to introduce your children to the gospel. We are all sinners who need forgiveness. Jesus is, in those difficult moments, teaching us (and our children) and leading us to himself (Isaiah 54:13).
Parents, please know that God is with you in this season and that He loves you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3). His power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Lean on His love and forgiveness in this season and watch His perfect love refine you for His glory (Job 23:10).
Know I'm praying for all of you and that Jesus loves you with all of his heart.
You're doing a great job!


Love,
Miss Kat

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  1. AnonymousApril 9, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    Miss Kat, I may not have little ones at home, but the grace and forgiveness I have had to ask of my husband while working at home together and not being able to see our grand kids have definitely stretched our 33 year marriage. Thank you for the encouraging words. I think 2 Cor. 12:9 needs to become my new daily mantra.

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