A Daily Devotion for Monday, May 2
- ontrakk
- May 2, 2022
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Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
When I read the second sentence, this verse hits home for me. Can I ever really forgive like God forgives? Can I truly wipe the slate clean after someone has wronged me or treated me poorly- even when they do not apologize or acknowledge their part? Do I give the relationship a second chance? This is hard for me to do, and I can think of a couple of grievances I have found particularly “sticky” and difficult to let go. Sometimes I wonder if I don’t just let time wear down the edges so much they no longer are sharp or painful. But that really isn’t forgiveness.
Father God, please help me to truly forgive, and not just forget. I know there is a difference. How can I live this out, and truly forgive? Amen
Becky, transforming
Colossians 3:13 If we are living to be more Christlike, we need to learn to forgive more easily than we do. We shouldn’t relish the wrong done to us, tell everyone about it, and keep it alive for years. When we do wrong in God’s eyes, does he do that? Of course not. The key to forgiving is to remember how quickly and how often God has forgiven us. I saw a list recently about the signs of love, and there it was, forgiveness. We cannot truly love if we cannot forgive. Prayer, gracious God, again this morning, I thank you for this reminder. To have your love and forgiveness is priceless and, of course, I should do no less to others…
Colossians 3:13
Forgiving as the Lord forgives is a choice and takes discipline, not to mention the power of the Holy Spirit. So much of the turbulence in the Middle East stems from people groups nursing grudges that go back centuries. The model for forgiveness should always be our own forgiveness granted by God. It can be very difficult, but when I see or read about people genuinely forgiving someone like the murderer of their loved one in the name of Jesus, I know that Holy Spirit power is available to all who call on Him.
Prayer - Lord, instill in me a forgiving heart and let mercy rule over any impulse for retribution for any wrongs against me, real…
Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the lord forgave you.
God gives us many second chances. It is in his nature to love us unconditionally and realize that as humans we will fail at times. God forgives me freely and forever. In turn I am to follow his good example to live a life in Christ Jesus. Our sins are forgiven and in turn we should always show mercy, forgiveness and kindness to all we meet. Just as the Lord forgives me, I should also forgive others.
Dearest Lord, your kindness and love are a wonderful gift. I in turn will attempt to follow your…
Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
All of the verses that I have read tell me to give a second chance to someone through forgiveness. Today it struck me that forgiveness is giving me a second chance as well. I get to renew and strengthen a relationship with the person I am forgiving.
Dear Lord, your teaching of forgiveness heals everyone it touches. Thank you. Amen.
Monday, May 1st, 2022
Colossians 3:13
Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
Jesus taught that the only way for us to give forgiveness to others is doing it the same way He has forgiven us. I/We are to forgive regardless of the nature of the offense against us, the number of offenses, and even the offender . I/We are to show unconditional mercy as God has shown to us. As we humble ourselves and extend forgiveness to others, God opens the way for us to seek forgiveness for our own mistakes and sins. God fully forgives all who come …