Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13
New International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
How can I not forgive a brother for whom Christ died, when I know what God paid to forgive me?
MY PRAYER...
Holy Father, I commit today to release any grudge or bitterness that I have against one of your children. I am sorry for not reflecting your grace and mercy which you lavished on me. But Abba Father, I need the help of your Holy Spirit to relinquish my claim on the wrongs committed against me and to treat those who have hurt me as full siblings in your family. Empower me as I commit to follow your example in forgiving, even when it is hard. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
THE
PRUNING PROCESS
TODAY’S
SCRIPTURE
“He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while
every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more
fruitful”
(John 15:2, NIV)
TODAY’S
WORD from Joel and Victoria
In life, we all go through a pruning process. God will prune
our lives so that we can bear much fruit. To “prune” means something is cut
away, something is removed. In other words, maybe a good friend that you
counted on moved to another city. Maybe a business shut down that you were
connected to, or a relationship went a different direction.
Friend, God knows what you need in your life in order to grow
and flourish. Sometimes when things happen that we don’t understand, we have to
just trust that He is working behind the scenes preparing you for increase,
preparing you to go to another level. Don’t put a question mark where God has
placed a period.
When you’re going through transition, don’t get bitter. Don’t
get down and think it’s the end. Don’t start thinking that you’re a failure.
Have the attitude, “God, I let this go knowing that it was only temporary
provision, and what You have in my future will be greater than what I’m letting
go of.” If you will accept the change and stay in faith, God will open new
doors. He will bring new opportunities, new friendships, and take you to
another level of His glory!
A
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for loving me enough to work in my life.
Today I release the things I don’t understand into Your hands. I believe that
You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. I believe that You have good
things in store for my future. I choose to wait on You and trust You now and
forevermore in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
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