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Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” —Jeremiah 29.7
removes peace.
Forgiveness helps topeace.
Revenge and retaliation are much.
We need the.
Forgiveness is not aact nor decision.
We mustto forgiveness.
Forgiveness is.
The results:.
Let the Spirit control.
Living It Out This Week
Striving to do good to others will not happen passively. Clinging to the good of forgiveness is an ongoing process. May these verses help you do good and cling to the good as we follow Jesus on the path of forgiveness.
Sunday-1 Thessalonians 5.12-22: Paul gives some final words to this church about how to live out our faith in Christ. He reminds us to do good and cling to the good. How has Jesus been good to you? Make a list to review this week.
Monday-Romans 12.9-13: These words are similar to those found in yesterday’s devotion and remind us to cling to the good. How does forgiveness provide you with “good”? Re-affirm your desire to forgive others and how you have forgiven others.
Tuesday-Philippians 4.8-9: Peace can be the result of what we think about. As we remember how we have been forgiven and have forgiven others, we are reminded to think of good things. Commit these verses to memory.
Wednesday-Matthew 7.12: The “Golden Rule” is important in life and a reminder of the need to forgive and do good. How are you living by this rule?
Thursday-Matthew 5.43-48: Forgiving others and clinging to this helps us to love our enemies, pray for others, and to do good. We must be willing to do the hard work each week.
Friday-Proverbs 20.22: Forgiveness, and clinging to it, reminds us that God will avenge. Seeking revenge is not living out the commands of 1 Thessalonians and puts in the place of God. Cling to the good words of this verse.
Saturday-1 Thessalonians 5.23-24 Join us in worship tomorrow! Pray for our worship tomorrow. Pray that our eyes would see the Lord! Invite someone to church.