Jul 14 2008

Today Is The Day

"Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but up to seventy times seven.'" - Matthew 18:21-22

Having healthy relationships is central to being a part of the body of Christ. These are to be healthy, loving, and forgiving. And this is true not only within our immediate circle of fellow Christians, but also with our neighbors, business acquaintances, and even our enemies! What this means is that we must seek forgiveness when we have wronged others and we forgive others when they have wronged us.

Do you have relationships where things aren't right? It could be in your marriage, with your children, with your parents, or somebody at your church. Someone close who you have trusted may have burned you. Let this be the day when you ask God for the power to forgive. Or it may be that you've let somebody else down and you're estranged because of what you have done. Today is the time to say, "Lord, forgive me. Help me to have the courage to go and seek forgiveness from that person, so that we can be reconciled." Because, my friends, the ultimate meaning of life is found in healthy relationships with God and with our fellow man. Don't wait. Decide today to get those relationships right.

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2 Comments

Jul 14

I remember hearing this scripture as a child. This is yet another example of how God knows best for us. If we hang on to our anger and bitterness it will eat us up alive. When we forgive, even if the other person is not sorry, it frees us to be the best we can be. He also leads us to seek forgiveness and get our lives right. I have felt such a weight lifted off of me when I have truly forgiven and when I have asked for forgiveness.
Have a great day! - Melanie

 
Jul 15

Well said Melanie and happiness and content is next to impossible to find when you close a relationship based on anger or resentment. We have to be the one to intitiate the forgiveness or it may never happen. I find that the older I get, the easier I write someone off in resentment or anger and I need to change my ways or I shall be one lonely person in my older years. I pray that the lord helps me with the power to overcome that and open my heart more. - Matthew