MONDAY, May 11, 2009
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
--Ephesians 4:32
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
Be kind and compassionate, -- two qualities that seem to be in short supply. Maybe its because we hold up the wrong heroes, but these two qualities are often seen as a sign of weakness rather than strength. To forgive as God forgave us requires great courage and great strength. So let's be strong!
MY PRAYER...
Holy God, there is no way I can adequately thank you for sacrificing so much to forgive me. So this day, I pledge to be more like you, to share more of kindness and grace with those who have wronged me. Today, I ask you to help me release my bitterness toward _____________ and I ask you to bless this person with your kindness and grace. By the power of Jesus'
example I ask this. Amen.