Forgiveness

On days when I'm out of sorts with God, He gives me much better waves than I deserve. I paddle out, thinking things like "I’m a bum. Why should God do anything nice for me today?"

I watch other guys taking off on nice waves and think, "They’ll get the good ones. I don’t deserve them."

Then, more often than not, an amazing thing happens: some mighty fine sets roll in, and I find myself riding on the heights. Wow, how could this be? Lord, you’re just too kind.

I recall what the Apostle Paul said to the Romans:

"For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life." Romans 5:10

O Lord, I’m sorry for my rotten attitude. Please forgive me. Thank you, Lord, for your patience with me and your massive daily doses of lovingkindness.