Forgiveness

bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. Colossians 3:13

So often people try to avoid those who have complaints against them. Instead of seeking forgiveness or granting it they avoid it. We’re called to bear with one another that means to stick with people who we endure. Forgiveness is beneficial whether you are the giver or the receiver. Forgiveness is needed for the good of relationships to be healthy. We should be able to forgive because we have been forgiven by the Lord.

Heavenly Father, help me to bear with others instead of focusing on the offense. If there are people that I need to forgive, please reveal it to me. I don’t want unforgiveness in me because I know You have forgiven me! Thank You for Your forgiveness.