"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." Psalm 103:11, 12
We all need God's love and forgiveness. God loves us so much that He sent His one and only Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins. The word "forgive" means to release, to let go of. God releases us from the punishment for our sins when we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
How can you share God's love and forgiveness with others? You can ask God to give you His love for others. Maybe there is someone who has wronged you or hurt you, and you have a right to be angry with them. God sends His rain on the just and the unjust. Ask Him to give you love for this person, even though they have hurt you. As God has forgiven you, you can forgive them. Ask God to help you release your anger and hurt and to pray for blessing even on your enemies.
We may feel we do not deserve God's love, and that is true -- we are sinners and we deserve to be punished by God. But God in His great love and mercy is willing to extend His forgiveness to us -- to call us His sons and daughters. Heaven will be a wonderful place. God's love and mercy and forgiveness will reign; and we as Christians will be full of His love and mercy to others. Let's ask God to help us show His love and forgiveness right here, right now on earth.
So, this week, let us pray and ask God to
- Help us forgive those who may have wronged us
- Show us ways we can be loving to everyone around us
- Protect and lead and guide our staff and volunteers as we seek to help reach the world for Jesus Christ
God hears and answers the prayers of His children.
May God bless you,
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