Forgive As The
Lord Forgave You
Therefore,
as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other
and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive
as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds
them all together in perfect unity.
Let
the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were
called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you
richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms,
hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord
Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:12-17
Patience.
It’s something we don’t seem to have when we are younger, and something we acquire
as we get older. Be glad our God puts up with us and our tantrums, never
retaliating or getting mad, always forgiving us.
Overlook
an offense. Forgive 70 times 7. Bear with human frailty and failure. Show mercy
and kindness to those who exasperate you. Let God control your soul.
Love that is born at
Our Daily Bread –