“…forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
(Colossians 3:13b-14 ESV ~ emphasis added)
At the beginning of 2013 God put me on a journey. It has been an interesting one to say the least. Every year, I like to focus on one particular word. I wanted to focus on ‘grace’ or ‘mercy’. But little did I know that God had a word already picked out for me to really focus on.
You see, the journey we are on, is really not about us, is it? God prunes and grows us so that He can use us to show others the Light. My forgiveness-journey has changed how I see others; especially those who do not know the saving grace our God offers to all. Sometimes I want to yell from the top of my lungs, that people need Jesus in their lives. But then I remember, that some need a humble, small voice that leads them to the foot of the cross. I need to step out of the way and let God do the work. I need to remember what it took for me to return to Him, and following Him hard.
Lord of Mercy and Grace. Today, I am coming before You and ask for Your lead in my life and that I stop my own, stubborn ways to tell others about Your saving grace. Lord, keep me humble and show forgiveness to those who need it. You forgave me so much and I want others to experience the freedom I have in You. In the precious name of Your Son and my Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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