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TODAY’S WORD…

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Bear with one another;

forgive each other as soon as a quarrel begins.

The Lord has forgiven you;

now you must do the same.

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– Colossians 3:13 (TJB)

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REFLECTION…

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The decision to lead a full Christian life

calls for an on-going effort, day in day out,

to practice all the virtues.

It involves the whole person

– soul and body, mind and will.

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Forgiveness

is one characteristic of the true Christian.

Forgiveness

is an expression of Christian love,

which imitates Christ

and brings about harmony.

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Forgiveness, meekness, patience, and gratefulness

all reflect an essential virtue – humility.

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Only a humble person can be both forgiving and truly grateful,

because only such a person realises

that everything one has comes from God.

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This realisation

leads us to be understanding towards others,

forgiving them as often as needs be.

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By acting in this way, we will be proving

the genuineness of our faith,

and of our love…for Jesus.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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My Jesus, forgive me.

Come into my heart, Lord,

fill me with Your love and forgiveness

that I may become more like you.

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