QUESTIONS FROM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

How do you go back to the parents who are no longer here on the earth? (to ask for forgiveness) This question is in regards to a statement I made during my sermon that those of us who are adult children should go back to our parents and seek forgiveness for how we disrespected them when we were teenagers.  Obviously if your parents are no longer living, you will be unable to have this conversation with them.  However, I think the first step is to seek forgiveness from God.  1 John 1:9 clearly tells us that "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."  Because of this, we do not have to worry about not being forgiven for past sins against our parents who are no longer living.  God is just and will still forgive.  There is also some evidence in the Bible that those who have passed away are aware of events happening on the earth.  What exactly is revealed to those who have passed on is unclear, but perhaps, if you were to ask forgiveness for past sins against your parents, God may let them know of your repentance.  Wouldn't that be cool?  I appreciate your heart to seek that forgiveness and I know God will honor your heart.