Scripture Reading
Colossians 3:13-14
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Reflection
Christian unity is not a management achievement — it is a forgiveness achievement. Paul does not say "negotiate your differences"; he says "forgive as the Lord forgave you." The measure is breathtaking: as freely, as completely, as unconditionally as you have been forgiven, forgive. Love is the outer garment that holds everything else together. Without it, all other virtues unravel.
Prayer for Today
God in Heaven, sin has a powerful influence, indeed, and I know that none of us must take it lightly. But I also know that You are the one who conquered sin by bearing the curse on the cross at Calvary. Sin has no dominion over You, and I know that You can supply the strength that is necessary to resist temptations. Let Your Spirit work in [name] so that addiction is replaced with Godly sanctification. May Your will be done. Amen.
Amen.