Parents and Kids Daily Devotional "This Is Living"Sample

It is not easy to forgive. Our ego gets hurt. We are in a situation where our hearts and feelings are hurt and we have been treated unjustly. In life, there are many things that make it difficult to forgive. Usually, the closer the relationship is, the more hurt it causes and the harder it is to forgive.

However, there are a few things we have to bear in mind as we learn to forgive. Forgiveness is a process and it doesn’t happen instantly. But its fruit is sweet:

1. We become happier.

2. Our life feels lighter without any burden.

3. We are free from negativity.

4. Physically, those who forgive are healthier and have higher immunity.

So, let’s learn to forgive. Like Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Devotion for Parents
1. What hurts you the most and makes it difficult for you to forgive?

2. How do you respond when someone close to you hurts you and you just can’t accept it?

Devotion for Kids
1. Do you think is it important to forgive others? Why?

2. When you forgive someone, will you continue to be friends with that person? Why?

Family Devotion Time
Share an experience related to forgiveness.

If one of you is still unable to forgive, pray and ask God to help you to forgive.