“The First Step”
Make allowance for each
other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave
you, so you must forgive others
-Colossians 3:13 (NLT)
My
friend and I had harsh words and parted angry and unhappy. As I look back, our
argument seemed trivial. But she had not taken a step toward making amends. Why,
I thought, should I be the one to take the first step?
Later,
I read Colossians and I remembered that all through the bible, it says to
forgive each other as God forgave us. God wants us to get along and love each
other like He does.
A
true friendship is very precious. I couldn’t let our friendship fall apart just
over a silly argument. I went to the computer
and emailed her.
When
we make God's love a part of our lives, we are able to take the first steps to
make amends, to "forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven."
Prayer Please,
God, help us overcome our agreements with each other. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Thought of the
Month: The journey to forgiveness begins with a single step.
Prayer Focus: Friends who are at odds
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