So he called the servant in. ‘You worthless slave!’ he said. ‘I forgave you the whole amount you owed me, just because you asked me to. You should have had mercy on your fellow-servant, just as I had mercy on you.’ And Jesus concluded, “That is how my Father in heaven will treat every one of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
Matthew 18:32-33, 35 GNBDK
Reflection:
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that prisoner was you. Ponder closely on this quote and you will discover how true this is. Perhaps the person who hurt you in all probability is unaware, but it is you who are locked behind the bars of unforgiveness. So how do we forgive? Knowing that we've been forgiven for our sins too. Every time you struggle to forgive remember the last words of Jesus on the cross.
Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to forgive all those who have wronged you as you emulate his son Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. And as you do so, may you soar into that freedom and peace that comes from God alone. And may his Holy Spirit help you discern those you need to forgive. Amen
God Bless you and your loved ones :)
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