Redemption is real!

Why Ryan Peake is a good example for every human.

Ryan won the NZ golf open. He won the $360k that went with is and the entry into multiple tours and events. As a gang-member with a deplorable background and serious assault conviction – he does not deserve accolades for that part … except he exemplifies Vince Lombardie’s:

“It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up.”

Infinitely more importantly he is exposed to the question asked of Jesus:

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times? Jesus answered, I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

I do not know what Ryan Peake has done for his victims. I hope he has done everything that he is capable of – and been forgiven.

What I do know is that it is possible for humans to find redemption from their actions.

I failed at marriage after 33 years! I make significant mistakes every day.

I try 100% at everything I do but get a decent % of things wrong.

On many occasions sorry and better actions cannot make up fully for the damage that has been caused but it is far better that people try and get part way there – than to quit or be cast out.

Ryan Peake’s story is a great one!

Alwyn Poole
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