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# Eve: The Life Giver **Genesis 19:17-21 KJVS** [17] And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. [18] And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my Lord: [19] Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die: [20] Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live. [21] And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. When was the last time you showed a little grace? Perhaps someone missed your birthday, or maybe you've felt betrayed by someone close to you. It’s easy to hold onto grudges, but true love often requires us to look beyond the faults of others. This is an essential part of love that must be learned if you wish to grow old with the person you’re with. The world teaches us to forgive but not forget, leading us to hold on to negative thoughts and emotions instead of extending pity and compassion. This mindset can prevent us from witnessing true healing. If you pay attention to Jesus, many of His miracles came through faith and forgiveness. Recently, during a heated conversation, I reflected on a significant point: just because you have the power to harm someone who has harmed you does not mean you should give that person their just deserts. This lesson can be hard for some to grasp, but offering mercy and demonstrating kindness despite ill treatment is a reward in itself. When will we truly become the children of God that we are meant to be? Our Father is merciful and kind, even to the ungrateful and wicked. We are called to give to everyone who asks, and if someone takes from us, it can be challenging, but we should not demand it back. We are instructed to bless those who curse us and to pray for those who mistreat us. This is my desire, and I hope it resonates with you as well. It doesn’t take much—just a little faith in God—to be kind enough not to retaliate against someone who has wronged you. This is not easy; I often find myself needing to repent because my heart wants to respond in kind to those who hurt me. However, that is not what it means to be a child of God. God’s sons and daughters are called to do unto others as they would like done unto them. So I pray that we all repent together. If you are reading this and someone close to you has wronged you deeply, I encourage you to give them grace and show them mercy. I promise you that God will reward you for your willingness to forgive. By practicing grace, we not only reflect God’s love but also pave the way for healing in our own hearts. Let us strive to embody these principles, learning to forgive and show mercy as we grow in our faith and relationships.