Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Our Verse of the Day is a great reminder for us! We always need to be mindful of our relationships before the God … the One who sees us as we are. I want to encourage you to view your interactions with others as divine appointments and opportunities to minister the grace of God to them. Our Lord Jesus has called us to be gracious and kind … to live as He lived! Indeed, we should interact with others in the same way that Christ Jesus encountered each of us….
Although we have reviewed this topic before, today is a reminder to keep peace and unity in the thoughts of our hearts. Like our Heavenly Father, we need to exercise the option of mercy and love!
Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV)
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Romans 12:9-18 (NIV)
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
My friends, if there is someone you need to forgive, I encourage you to do so! Forgive as the Lord forgave you! As Jesus taught: “If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Cf. Matthew 6:14-15) “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” (Cf. 1 Peter 4:8)
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Have a Blessed Day!
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. ~ Psalm 32:1-2
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