As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit,
and that’s why you’re worshiped.
LUKE 23:34 (CEB)
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they’re doing.”
SUMMARY
According to God's economy, abundant forgiveness makes this place liveable.
DAILY FODDER
Why do we find forgiveness such a challenge? How do we switch over to an economy built on forgiveness?
PRAYER
Gracious God, your economy predicated on radical forgiveness doesn't make sense in our economy. It's disruptive and unpredictable. I confess that I think first of all the negative things that will happen if we keep letting sinful people off the hook. (I say that knowing full well, you've accommodated my sinfulness through the sacrifice of Jesus.) Help me to grasp your greater picture thinking, where resurrection overshadows the sins of all. I want to embrace a lifestyle of grace and forgiveness because I know that's the direction things are going as you fully establish your kingdom. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
