As We Forgive Others
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:11-15
Matthew's version of the Lord's Prayer makes it clear that we will only experience God's forgiveness and mercy to the extent that we are willing to "cut others some slack." It can be so much easier to ask God for forgiveness for ourselves than to put up with the people - perhaps in our own family - who irritate and frustrate us. But Jesus reminds us that the way we put love into practice by the decisions we make shows God how we wish to be loved and forgiven in turn.
God, help me to be understanding and forgiving toward others.
Resources: Led by Christ by Kathleen Finley and Follow the Way by Susan Senechal
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