Forgiveness in Marriage: A Christian Perspective Forgiveness is crucial for Christian marriages because it embodies core principles of our faith. Jesus taught his followers to forgive others as they have been forgiven by God (Matthew 6:14-15). By forgiving one another, couples mirror God’s unconditional love and show their commitment to reconciliation and unity, essential for… Read More »
Extending Forgiveness to Others
Scriptures Luke 17:3-4; Mark 11:22-25 Prayer Focus Extend forgiveness to wrongdoers; reconcile if possible. Devotional Thought Forgiveness involves letting go of resentment, anger, or the desire for revenge towards someone who has wronged you. It is both a decision and a process that can have significant emotional, psychological, and even physical implications. Jesus requires us… Read More »
Repentance as a Regular Spiritual Practice
Scriptures 2 Chronicles 7:13-14; Psalm 51; 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer Focus Turn away from sinful thoughts and actions and turn to God. Devotional Thought True repentance is a radical change in both thinking and action rather than simply an “I’m sorry!” It requires us to agree with God’s assessment of things and conform ourselves to… Read More »
The Lord’s Benefits (Psalm 103:1-5)
Psalm 103 is a hymn about the many reasons to honor and praise God. We must never forget the good things that he has done for us. Verses 1 through 5 mention six wonderful benefits that God grants to his people. These benefits include: 1. Forgiveness 2. Healing 3. Redemption from Destruction (Protection) 4. A… Read More »