Be Kind And Tenderhearted To One Another
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)
Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins, satisfying the justice of God. Through His sacrifice, God is able to forgive all your sins against Him. When you place your faith in Jesus Christ and trust in what He accomplished for you, you are forgiven and made right with God.
Because God has forgiven you, He calls you to forgive others. He desires that you treat people with kindness and compassion, not holding onto bitterness or grudges. Harboring unforgiveness can hinder your fellowship with God and others.
God loves you and desires a close, personal relationship with you. Take time to reflect on the mercy and forgiveness God has shown you—and let that lead you to extend the same grace to others. ~ Jeff M Newman
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Call Out to God
And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez. (1 Chronicles 4:10)