Week 4 | Day 1 | Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs

Command:

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Matthew‬ 18‬:21‬-22‬‬ (NIV)

Read:

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” 1 Corinthians‬ 13‬:4‬-5‬‬ (NIV)

Reflect:

A few years ago I had an argument with a family member and we stopped talking to each other for a while. For almost two years I felt hurt and resentful. As I began to pray for the healing of this relationship, I asked God to help me see the person the way he did. I also confessed my struggles to my growth group and they began to pray for me. Although things didn’t change overnight, God began to soften my heart.

A couple of years ago I felt a nudge from the Holy Spirit to apologize to my family members and reconcile. I asked to meet and I asked for forgiveness. We hugged, cried, and the healing of our relationship began. 

As a Christ follower I am encouraged to love others by being patient, kind, and keeping no record of wrongs. Even though I may not always agree with others, or have control over their actions, my invitation is to love them the way God does.

React:

Is there someone in your life that is hard for you to love right now? What would it look like if you were to see them the way God does? 

Pray:

Father God, help me see others the way you do. Help me remember that your great love has been freely given to me, therefore I must freely give to others.