WEEK TWO: LOVE PEOPLE PASSIONATELY

Day Twelve

"Love keeps no record of wrongs."

I once went into a fish and chip shop and asked for fish and chips. The lady behind the counter looked surprised and said, "Wait." She called the owner, who came and asked me what I wanted. I repeated, "Fish and chips, please." He said, "I will need to cook them." I felt like saying, "Of course you will need to cook them; that’s what fish and chip shops do."

As Christ followers, forgiveness is our business! It shouldn’t take us by surprise, even in the face of tough situations. Jesus Himself, tells us that if we are bringing our offering and remember we have a grievance against someone, we should go and put it right if possible. Even our prayers being answered is contingent on us walking in forgiveness.

Take a moment today and review your heart regarding forgiveness. Are there any outstanding hurts or grievances you still carry? Ask God for the grace today to let things go, to forgive, and, if possible, even to reconcile with others. Ask God that from this day forward, forgiveness will be your business.

Questions/Prompts For Your Journal:

1. Who do I need to forgive today?
2. ASK: God, what are you saying to me today?

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