Day 15 – Friday
Matthew
6:9-13
God, You have forgiven us so much! You
have acted with boundless mercy toward us. You have liberated us from our sins
and spiritual bondage by your forgiveness. You have given us new life!
But we are reluctant to forgive,
especially when it relates to forgiving the financial debts that are owed us.
We are reluctant to release others from the control their debts give us over
them. We are reluctant to release, permanently, what once was ours.
Merciful One, give us hearts that are
perpetually inclined toward forgiveness. Give us a spirit of liberality that
allows us to let go of our possessions for the benefit of others, without
desiring or exercising control over them. Give us such freedom and trust in You
that we are energized for bold generosity with all that You have given to us.
Let us be recognized as your people by our
broad, persistent practice of forgiveness. We worship You with thanksgiving!
Amen.
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