BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 11: 1-4
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
3 Give us day by day our daily bread.
4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
Meditation: Ephesians 4:32
Instead, be kind and compassionate. Graciously forgive one another just as God has forgiven you through the Anointed, our Liberating King.
THE MESSAGE
God commands that we forgive those who offend us. So refusing to forgive is disobedience, and all disobedience will be punished. God forgave you for Christ's sake, Ephesians 4:32. This means He wouldn't have forgiven you if not that He considered the sacrifice and sufferings of His son, Jesus because none of us deserves His forgiveness. So even if your offender does not deserve to be forgiven, for the sake of Christ whom you serve, forgive him. Tell yourself, let my offender go for the sake of Christ.‘ Doing that frees you and leaves your offenders far behind.
Those who scheme against you will be caught in their devices, because no one can hurt you if you are a follower of what is good, 1 Peter 3:13. People may think you are stupid for forgiving everyone that offends you, but no, you are being spiritually smart. Some may even go out of their way to offend you, knowing that you will forgive, but never mind, you are securing your place in God's Kingdom and your blessings on the earth. Don‘t let anything becloud your judgment to always forgive as offences come your way in life.
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Prayer Points
My God, keep me in the consciousness of the undeserved forgiveness l have received in Jesus' name!
Omnipotent God, give me the grace to forgive even when it is difficult, in Jesus‘ mighty name!
Father, help me to be spiritually smart: to secure my place in You and enjoy Your blessings!
Heavenly Father, by Your awesome Mercy prepare me for eternity with You, in the name of Jesus!
Prophetic Declaration for the day: May forgiveness becomes a simple thing for you in Jesus name!
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR PLAN: Hebrews 9, Isaiah 52, 53