Matthew 18:15
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
What of Today’s Verse…
The right thing is so hard to do sometimes. It is so much easier to gossip, to mention another’s wrong against us in a prayer with others, to pass around innuendo. But only one thing is the right thing to do! Go to the person who has wronged you and try to keep the damage contained to just the two of you.
Let us Pray:
Lord God Almighty, forgive my foolish and selfish ways. Through your Spirit, help me to be as forgiving as you are. Give me courage to lovingly confront those who have sinned against me, but if I cannot bring reconciliation, help me to forgive as you have forgiven me. Through Jesus, the atoning sacrifice for sin I pray. Amen.
Pray for Others…
Dear one, I give thanks for the blessing you are in our world.
Dear one, I am thinking of you today with tender memories and a faith-filled vision for your future. I hold you in loving prayer, seeing you as you truly are—strong, confident, understanding, and wise. Your moments are peaceful and fulfilling. Your years ahead are bright with promise.
God is blessing you with people who are willing expressions of love. You are appreciated, for you have much to give, much to share with the world. Your understanding and compassion reach out to others in caring, loving ways.
In turn, you are blessed by the prayers and support of family and friends who are both near and far away. You are never more than a thought away from any of us at any time. Thank God for the blessing you are.
“A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”—John 13:34
