In this world we will have pain.
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3.13
Question: How do I forgive?
Forgiveness is a
Forgiveness is NOT
Be on guard against justification.
We must
Empathy requires
Pride is a
Go and do!
Living It Out This Week
Forgiveness is hard work. Forgiveness goes against our desire for self-promotion and focusing on our pain. Yet, this is the way of Jesus. May these verses help you as you seek to be a person who forgives, regardless of how long it takes.
Sunday-Luke 10.25-37: Notice this story and the lead up to it. How are you and I like the characters in the story? How can we “pass by” those we need to forgive? Where as another person shown you mercy and love? Ask God to give you a heart of mercy and empathy.
Monday-Colossians 3.12-14: A list of traits we need to put on each day. The command to forgive as Christ forgave us is only possible if we see who we are in Christ. How do you believe Christ sees you?
Tuesday-Matthew 18.21-35: The story Jesus tells is meant to answer the question: how often should we forgive? What stands out in the story and the answer? Pray for God to help you have a heart of understanding.
Wednesday-Luke 6.27-36: Love is powerful. Love helps us to be like Jesus and recognize our calling. Jesus was the example of all he taught, including loving his enemies.
Thursday-Ephesians 4.29-5.2: We are to follow the example of Christ. This example will be one of compassion, grace, love, justice, truth, mercy and forgiveness. Which trait is hardest for you? What do you need to get rid of in your life?
Friday-Philippians 2.1-4: If we want to forgive we must have humility. Forgiveness is other focused and thus humility is needed. Pray for humility! Pray to be like Jesus.
Saturday-Genesis 45.1-15 Join us in worship tomorrow! Pray for our worship tomorrow. Pray that our eyes would see the Lord! Invite someone to be with you in church.