Forgive

‭Colossians‬ ‭3:13‬ ‭NLT‬

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

God, just as You have forgiven me unconditionally, You are asking me to forgive others. Please help me to do that. Fill me with humility and empathy, and help me to see other people the way that You see them. Show me how to love people the way that You do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

We are the body of Christ

‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭12:25‭-‬27‬ ‭NLT‬

This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad. All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.

Jesus, because of Your death and resurrection, I am part of Your body—the global Church. Help me to take the role I play in it seriously. The choices I make reflect the way Your Church is perceived. So use me to bring Your hope, love, and joy to the world. Use me to build others up. Bring revival to Your people, so that way Your Body represents You authentically and powerfully. Amen.

God forgives

‭Micah‬ ‭7:18‬ ‭NLT‬

Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love.

God, thank You for forgiving the mistakes I’ve  made. Sometimes it’s hard to accept Your forgiveness, and I have a hard time forgiving myself. Help me to see myself the way You see me: forgiven and made new. Help me to have grace for the mistakes I’ve made and to move forward confidently. In Jesus’ name, Amen.