Dec.15th-Dec.21st Sunday-Saturday Daily Devotionals & Reflections

Forgiveness is a word that is a freeing gift. It was spoken to us and we are able to speak it toward others. Forgiveness is shown by our actions and words to loosen an individual from bitterness. Forgiveness is granted because it was granted to us. Jesus forgives us when we ask for genuine forgiveness.  Forgive, literally (for)-[give] it's for you to give and a gift is given with nothing expected back other than genuineness. Genuine forgiveness is a gift especially to those who least deserve it. We are not perfect but we know a Perfect God who sent his Son and who sent the Holy Spirit! With them on our side and guidance we are able to forgive and be forgiven. Forgive today to start healing from past & present trauma and helping avoid unnecessary trauma by learning the action of forgiveness.     

Sunday: 1 John 1:9 ESV  

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Reflection: Have you confessed your sins to the Lord so that you can be cleansed from unrighteousness?

Monday: Ephesians 4:32 ESV 

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”

Reflection:Are you forgiving one another as Christ forgave you?

Tuesday: Ephesians 1:7 ESV

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,”

Reflection: Did you know that the blood of Jesus redeemed you & forgiveness against any kind of offense we may have done toward the boundaries he laid out for us to be well and safe?

Wednesday: Mark 11:25  ESV 

“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Reflection: Are you forgiving so that you may be forgiven? This will help avoid prayer hindrances. 

Thursday: Daniel 9:9 ESV

“To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him”

Reflection: Have you recognized your rebellion against God so that you may seek his mercy and forgiveness?

Friday: Luke: 17:3-4 ESV 

“Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” 

Reflection: Are you keeping yourself in check to forgive your brother, especially one who genuinely repents (sincere regret with thoughtful recognition of one's actions of wrong doing so they will not do that again intentionally)?

Saturday: Psalm 86:5 ESV 

“For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” 

Reflection: Have you called out the Lord Jesus Christ to taste and see of his goodness, forgiveness and abounding steadfast love?