During the seasons of Lent and Easter we see many examples of forgivness from the thief on the cross to St Peter. In opposition we have Judas Iscariot who despaired and took his own life instead of seeking and excepting God's forgiveness. In the novel, The Harvest of Grace, Cindy Woodsmall explores the necessesty of not only seeking forgiveness of God and others one must also forgive one's enemies and oneself. Sylvia Fisher finds herself in the same place as Judas not willing to accept God's forgiveness for a sin she thinks is so great that not even God can forgive her and she closes herself off to God's grace. Cara also finds herself in need of forgiving her father for his abandonment and protection when she needed it most. The resolution of these two stories follow these two women as they struggle with God's grace until they allow Him to work in them and there is a "harvest of a grace".
Have a good read, Nina
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