New Wineskins: Embracing God's Best for You in Your New YearSample

Day 15: Forgiving Others

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

"Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others."

Forgiveness is a cornerstone of our journey to embrace God's best. Colossians 3:13 reminds us to "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

Today, we commit to this essential act of forgiveness in the new year. Forgiveness is a powerful, transformative choice that not only releases the burden of resentment from our hearts but also aligns our actions with the love and grace of Christ.

In our prayer today, we recognize the importance of forgiveness in embracing God's best. We ask God to help us forgive others as He has forgiven us, knowing that His forgiveness knows no bounds. We seek His guidance in releasing any lingering unforgiveness in our hearts and allowing His peace to reign within us.

Prayer:

Lord, as we journey into this new year, we come before You, recognizing the significance of forgiveness in our lives. We understand that forgiveness is not always easy, but it is essential for our spiritual growth. Please help us to forgive others as You have forgiven us, knowing that Your forgiveness knows no bounds. As we reflect on any grievances in our hearts, we choose to release them and let go of anger or resentment. We desire to model Your love and grace in our relationships. May Your peace reign in our hearts as we embrace forgiveness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.