A Daily Devotion for Wednesday, June 18
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Matthew 18:21-22
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.”
It is hard for me to imagine being in a relationship which required so much forgiveness! I have to wonder if I would still be hanging around if I felt someone was doing me so much wrong. But Jesus is not talking about relationships here. He is talking about forgiveness. We should strive to forgive anyone who wrongs us. In the devotional today the writer describes needing to pray many times asking for God’s help to forgive this particular friend. It is often not a “one and done” situation. I think that God recognizes our efforts when forgiveness is not coming easily. But we do need to put in the effort.
Holy Lord, help me to recognize quickly when I need to forgive, and not allow anger or resentment to grow. Amen
Becky, transforming
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Matthew 18:21-22
Forgiveness at times, can be extremely difficult. We can say it, but do we mean it. Forgiveness comes from the heart and if it is truly genuine, it is liberating. The clip that Tom shared is extremely powerful. Could I do the same? This man demonstrates faith and his commitment to the word of God that we should strive to emulate.
Heavenly Father, help me to forgive in all situations no matter how difficult they may be. Please guide me when I falter and when I doubt my ability to forgive. Please be my lighthouse. Amen.
Upper room devotionals
Week June 18th - 24th, 2025
SEVENTY SEVEN TIMES
( Focus: someone I knew to forgive
Matthew 18:21-22
Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.
This passage continues to be as relevant today, as it was when Jesus first spoke it. This means that people should forgive others as often as necessary. We forgive because we have been forgiven by God.. We forgive because we must not keep bitterness in our hearts. If we are truly thankful for our own forgiveness, we should…
Matthew 18:21-22
The ecumenical men’s group I am a part of has been studying biblical forgiveness for several weeks. The author of this morning’s Upper Room hits on a number of the key themes of biblical forgiveness. It releases a burden and bitterness from the one who forgives, bringing some measure of spiritual and emotional healing. It opens the door to reconciliation, repentance and rehabilitation. Most importantly, the message at the end of the full passage is that Christians, forgiven of our sins through the death of Jesus, have the obligation to forgive as well. Here is an example:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f2_OOaP763k&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD
Prayer - Lord, grant me a forgiving heart such that those who are forgiven and do not know You may…