Luke 15:11 - 32
Yes - it is the story of the prodigal son.

The one who took his inheritance, went out into the world spent it and fell on hard times and felt regret.

Who then sought home and family and forgiveness - and was forgiven.

It is also the story of his brother
The one who stayed and worked.

And who was bitter about his straying younger brother and resented his return.

But to rebuild the family, forgiveness was essential - the small act gaining far bigger reward.

This country is our family
I have seen a lot of tweets focussed on the motivation of farmers protesting yesterday.

Many saying they cannot forgive them and have no sympathy for them.

Not all farmers voted leave, and those that did and have changed their minds are the people who grow our food.
If we put emotion into despising those who would return to our side, we are distracted from those who actively seek to destroy our home.

And we poison ourselves with hate - losing the compassion because we forget the bigger gain.
So if you are in that place today - feeling unable to forgive those who voted leave and fell for the lies - questions.

If NOT putting aside your resentment meant the corrupt government wins and the architects of Brexit prosper,

Can you then forgive yourself?
Should I join you and NOT forgive my family who voted Leave?

Including my son who regretted it the very next day?

Should I assume that all who change their minds do so for entirely selfish reasons?

And so choose to never forgive and let go of my hate?
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