Love it in

Transformation happens in the context of relationships. 

Therefore, we will respond to every video with an activity or experience that increases our attunement to (makes us more aware of and connected to) others through acts of vulnerability, solidarity, forgiveness, service, truth-telling, mutual reliance, discovery, sharing, taking opportunities to delight in one another, and participating in community events.

Ready, set, grow…closer

Forgiveness

For this week, prayerfully consider whether there is someone you haven’t forgiven, and either forgive them, or pray for God to help you to find a safe and healthy way to forgive them.

Forgiveness is always good for the one doing the forgiving, but it is also tricky. People have used and continue to use the Christian call to forgiveness to enable continued abuse and oppression. Further, people who want to forgive will often skip important healing steps so that they can get to forgiveness sooner. This week isn’t about “achieving” forgiveness- it’s about starting on a path.

If you think that you do want to communicate forgiveness to someone, prayerfully consider:

  • Will this communication lead to healing and closeness, or could it lead to more brokenness?

Remember God is all about relationship. If the act of communicating forgiveness will not make a relationship better, do not reach out.