Thursday, May 11, 2023
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
—Ephesians 4:32
Thoughts on Today’s Verse…
Be kind and compassionate — two qualities that seem to be in short supply. Maybe it’s because we hold up the wrong heroes. Unfortunately, these two qualities are often seen as signs of weakness rather than strength. To forgive as God forgave us requires great courage and great strength. So let’s be strong!
My Prayer…
Holy God, there is no way I can adequately thank you for sacrificing so much to forgive me. So this day, I pledge to be more like you: to share more of your kindness and grace with those who have wronged me. Today, I ask you to help me release my bitterness toward _____________, and I ask you to bless this person with your kindness and grace. By the power of Jesus’ example, I ask this. Amen.
