Monday, August 28, 2017

Extreme forgiveness

Don't say, “I'll do to them just what they did to me! I'll get even with them!” ~ Proverbs 24:29 (GNT)

Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive. ~ Luke 17:4 (NLT)

KEY IDEA:
God calls his people to excerise extreme forgiveness.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, thank you for coming into the world to carry out extreme forgiveness through the cross and resurrection. I am a beneficiary of your forgiveness. I certainly don't deserve it. It's all a gift. I'm confused, though, as to why it is so hard for me to extend that same kind of forgiveness to those who offend me. It's so hard to let go of my anger and rage. Help me with that so that my life becomes a reliable witness of your extreme forgiveness -- and so that I can enjoy a rage-free life in you. Amen.