Remission
“You’re in remission.” These were wonderful words to hear, a great way to bring this year to its close. That word “remission” has been tumbling through my mind the last few days. If we break it down, re means again and mission means an important assignment to be carried out. It really describes every day of our lives; we are in remission daily as we carry out the assignments God has given us. 2 Corinthians 5:7:”Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away and the new has come.” Every day is a new day, a new opportunity and a new you! In physical terms, remission is when the body is cleared of cancer, it is clean. In the spiritual world remission comes through the forgiveness we gain through Jesus Christ, we are clean. Anyone who has ever done a deep cleaning of her house knows how much better we feel when that is accomplished, it is a fresh start. The same is true of forgiveness. Every day we make the choice, will w