This week our prayer focus is forgiveness and how that becomes a crucial part of restoring us into relationship. As you approach this theme throughout the week, think about with whom you might have a weakened (or broken) relationship. Maybe you need to experience forgiveness from God; maybe from someone else—or, perhaps you need to extend forgiveness to someone who you don’t believe deserves it.
Understanding forgiveness is coming to terms with the idea that it is never “deserved.” The wrong has already occurred and driven a wedge in the relationship. Forgiveness becomes a pure act of grace and mercy. It’s something God gives generously and something he urges us to give generously, too.
Pray for courage to seek and offer forgiveness as a means to better relations and stronger community.
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