Post by Woody Williams on Oct 19, 2024 7:25:23 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Matthew 6:7-15
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‘When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles
do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many
words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need
before you ask him.
‘Pray then in this way:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And do not bring us to the time of trial,but rescue us from the
evil one.
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will
also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your
Father forgive your trespasses.
Devotional
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At the center of the Lord's Prayer is the significant petition on
forgiveness. Jesus says that our relationship with God is tied to our
relationship with others. You cannot experience the gift of
forgiveness if you continue to withhold forgiveness to others. Your
resistance to forgiving others builds a barrier, apparently, that
does not allow you to experience forgiveness for yourself.
Forgiveness is the foundation of the healing of your inner life. Do
not let the pain of resentment and anger linger. Forgive and be
forgiven.
Prayer
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Guide me, gracious Lord, in allowing your gift of grace to shape my
relationships. Amen
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‘When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles
do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many
words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need
before you ask him.
‘Pray then in this way:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And do not bring us to the time of trial,but rescue us from the
evil one.
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will
also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your
Father forgive your trespasses.
Devotional
----------
At the center of the Lord's Prayer is the significant petition on
forgiveness. Jesus says that our relationship with God is tied to our
relationship with others. You cannot experience the gift of
forgiveness if you continue to withhold forgiveness to others. Your
resistance to forgiving others builds a barrier, apparently, that
does not allow you to experience forgiveness for yourself.
Forgiveness is the foundation of the healing of your inner life. Do
not let the pain of resentment and anger linger. Forgive and be
forgiven.
Prayer
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Guide me, gracious Lord, in allowing your gift of grace to shape my
relationships. Amen