The great prayer Jesus taught His disciples includes these words:
...and give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us...
This morning I noticed how closely related "asking God for bread" and "asking Him for forgiveness" and "offering our forgiveness to others" is linked in this prayer. Yes, the daily bread prayer leads to prayers of forgiveness.
Is there anyone that we might need to share daily bread with, yes a meal with, over these holidays -- a meal that would lead to forgiveness? Is there anyone we might need to ask for forgiveness or offer forgiveness to? If so, let's recognize that the unseen but undeniable Lord will be present at our holiday meals, breaking the bread of love, friendship, and forgiveness and offering it to us, all the while realistically expecting us to then pass the loaf of His love to others at the table, offering them the same measure of love, friendship, and forgiveness that Jesus has given to us.
ALL... JOY TO YOUR WORLD!
Grateful
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There's JOY in forgiveness!
The sign outside our local church this week reads: "Christmas like forgiveness brings joy."
That's a good phrase for a sign!
Thanks Martin. Hope your Holidays are all Holy Days marked by the undeniable presence of the Lord.
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