Matthew 6:14-20*
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
What ever your opinion of Margaret Thatcher as a politician and/or person, the current mood of vitriolic hatred that it being displayed in the media and from various groups and individuals in the UK, is disturbing. NOT a good thing!
It is understandable for those that suffered during the miners strike etc that unhealed wounds have been reopened; On one level, people must be allowed to express themselves; but there is a cultivating of hate and bitterness brewing, from various groups with various agendas, that will leave a worse legacy on the destiny of the UK, than a politician ever could.
For those that have celebrated (including riots in Bristol?) in the streets at news of her death recently... we all will be judged by God.
I grew up under her elected government. I have mixed personal opinions about her ideas, policies and effect on the nation. There were some important things she did that were good for the nation. As a politician, her 'yes' was yes! and her 'no' was no! She didn't compromise her convictions in relation to public opinion poles (rightly or wrongly in retrospect). We knew where we stood with her, because we knew where she stood.
Please pray that the U.K. culture does not adopt an UNFORGIVING spirit in relation to Margaret Thatcher. We are commanded in scripture to pray for our governments. Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit. (therefore Unkindness is not!)
Even if someone has a legitimate grievance against her and the cabinet of the day, we still MUST forgive!!! We also need to acknowledge and appreciate the things she did right! Conversely, we're praying that Pro-Thatcher individuals and groups do not "crow" in an insensitive manner, as they are apt to do.
We have prayed for this... especially for the day of her funeral on 17th April 2013. Considering the £10,000,000 of public funds, price tag for her funeral - We sense real trouble ahead.
However, God still requires us to forgive!
Please note: this is a personal article only and does not necessarily represent the official views of Forerunners Ministries UK
David Robinson
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