Scripture
Ephesians 4:32
And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Kind and Tenderhearted
A short reflection to help you apply God's Word.
Paul gives three simple instructions: be kind, be tenderhearted, be forgiving. Then he gives the reason: "even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." Our forgiveness of others flows from God's forgiveness of us. We have been forgiven a debt we could never pay, so we can release the smaller debts others owe us. Forgiveness does not pretend the hurt never happened; it hands the hurt to God. Who do you need to forgive today?
Affirmation
A scripture-based declaration for your day.
I am forgiven in Christ, so I choose to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving toward others.
Prayer
A simple prayer to help you respond to God's Word.
Father, thank You for forgiving me so completely in Christ. Soften my heart toward the people who have hurt me. Give me grace to be kind and tenderhearted today, and help me to forgive as You have forgiven me. In Jesus' name, Amen.