1. Forgiveness: Ephesians 4:31-32
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you”
I felt like someone wronged me this week. I wanted to tell them, but out of fear I knew it would be an argument and I didn’t want that. Suddenly mixed emotions appeared and I started singing What People Say by Demi Lovato. I sighed. Time to put on the worship music and some spiritual armor.
2. Mercy: Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy”
I started to read scripture and put on worship music slowly in the background on my phone. I felt so compelled to repent. Lord, I am sorry for being angry and taking offense towards this situation. I apologize for the bitterness in my heart, please help me to forgive. I felt better. I felt the hurting that burned go away and I kept reading.
3. Kindness: Matthew 18 “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant”
I realized I had sinned and I felt so much better after confessing it to God. I knew I should have not paid attention to the circumstance but frustration had gotten to me and bitterness was trying to take root. The Lord’s will was done but it was also in my part not to be angry about it. I didn’t want to be like the servant in the parable who received mercy and then withheld it from someone else. Besides, scripture says to forgive your brother. Even if it amounts to 77 times!
Side note: Let go of the anger…. each day starts with new mercy
Let’s Pray!
Heavenly Father,
Blessed be Your name Almighty King. I come to You to give thanks and praise for the truth of the scripture. I pray for the person reading this, that they may be healed from the roots of bitterness and anger. I pray that they are set free from the chains of it and they can give forgiveness as You have given to us. I pray that the words of this prayer not fail because you are with us. I pray for a heart of obedience and a heart of kindness for my friend and the reader reading this. I thank you for Your divine mercy and the teachings from Your Son. In Jesus’ name I pray.
Amen.
Joyfully In Christ,
Nefertiti