Forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us (Matthew 6:12).

Your translation might say “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors,” but I like this version, and it’s my blog, so…

I’m actually pretty good at forgiveness.  When someone asks my pardon, I generally give it readily and fully.  That’s not because I am Super Saint. It’s just that I remember this verse.

And I see that little word as.

See, the line reads, “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive…”

In other words, we are asking that the Father forgive us in the same way that we forgive others.

Well, I want to be forgiven fully and freely and immediately and thoroughly.

So…

Mercenary? Perhaps…but there you go.

Walk in forgiveness today, Beloved.

Happy Friday.