God’s Word Today:
Leviticus 19:18 NCV
Forget about the wrong things people do to you, and do not try to get even. Love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the Lord.
Thoughts to Ponder:
The sting of a deceitful action, no matter how fleeting, vividly highlights how others would think ill of their neighbors.
In our human nature, we always like to get even. We would fight back and hurt those who brought pain to us, real or imagined, to get even.
God’s Word tells us to approach it differently. We should be more loving.
What?
After being wronged, we’re asked not to get even. We’re urged instead to forgive, forget and give more love as we love and value ourselves.
How?
We cannot entirely forget as it’s inherent for us to recall it from inside our brains. The message is actually reminding us to not have the same ill emotions that comes with these memories and let God’s love overrule.
Why?
For it magnifies who is the Lord of our lives.
God sees everything in our hearts and minds. He is the only one who knows our real motives and the reason for every action we produce.
He lifts up those who are humble and meek. We might not see the benefits of these today, but it will resonate throughout eternity.
Dear Father,
Thank you Lord for this specific reminder.
Give us humble hearts to forgive others and to love more.
Help us share your love to all.
In Jesus Name, Amen.- See more at: http://awinaway.com/2016/08/29/forgiveness/#sthash.zHoNhRNu.dpuf