Scripture
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Observation
We often think that we have forgiven people for the small slights and the little annoyances but do we? These may be brushed off and "forgotten" about but the collective weight builds up behind a dam of resentment. We need to learn to truly forgive, to forgive and not count the cost. To love like God is to forgive like God. But we can not love unless we forgive. It is not a chicken and egg problem, we must love and forgive and forgive and love in an ever increasing measure.
Application
We need to let go of the resentment that we hold on to and practice true forgiveness. By letting the frustration and repeated perceived slights "brush off" we are not actually forgiving and loving as God intends us to.
Prayer
Lord teach us to forgive and love as you have. Teach us to forgive and love as you do. Help me to be more like Jesus in all I do so that His love is seen in my life and the forgiveness He has shown will be my guide and example.
JD
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