Those who have been forgiven so much by God should, of all people, forgive the relatively small offenses against them by others. The most graphic illustration of this truth is the parable of Mt 18:21–35 (JM study Bible). Father, fill our hearts and minds with your Gospel. Remind us, just how much we have been Forgiven and shown Grace. May we show the same, to our brothers and sisters in Christ and those around us.

www.bible.com/100/eph.4.31-32.nasb1995

Not because we are so good, but Jesus is so good! We are freed and forgiven, because of Jesus work on the cross and…….his resurrection. Can I get a Hallelujah and an Amen? 😇

www.bible.com/100/mrk.16.15.nasb1995

Read the story of Joseph, being sold into slavery by his brothers ( See link below)! God had a plan for him, as difficult, as it was for him, but he persevered. Don’t give up, because God does not give up on us!

www.bible.com/100/jas.1.12.

https://www.theologyofwork.org/old-testament/genesis-12-50-and-work/joseph-genesis-372-5026

Today Lord, my mouth will give praise to you. My heart will be joyful, and I will speak good, and not evil of others. Of course, I can only do this by being filled with your spirit today. Please fill me? Please fill us?

www.bible.com/100/psa.19.14.nasb1995

Wow, I am humbled to think that this was also directed at slaves. Even in their bondage, they were told to give it everything they had, because it was not for their earthly masters, but for a heavenly one. We are so quick in the US, to think we are deserving of everything. “Thank you Lord, to remind us of who we serve. You are the perfect Master, who rewards us perfectly.”

www.bible.com/100/col.3.23-24.nasb1995

God removes all things in the believer’s life that would hinder fruit-bearing, i.e., He chastises to cut away sin and hindrances that would drain spiritual life just as the farmer removes anything on the branches that keep them from bearing maximum fruit ( Heb 12:3–11 ).

www.bible.com/100/jhn.15.2.nasb1995

Let us be filled with your Holy Spirit Lord, each and every day. May we have Peace, as the next verse in verse 27 promises. Nothing can separate us from your Love!

www.bible.com/100/jhn.14.26.nasb1995

Thank you Lord, that you have given us your word, that we are able to see clearly, the path you have set before us. The road may be uneven or Rocky, but you will help us, to find the way home.

www.bible.com/100/psa.119.105.nasb1995