Scripture Reading
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.
Reflection
Paul writes these words to workers in ordinary occupations, not to full-time ministers. The work of your hands — however mundane, however unnoticed by others — is capable of being offered as worship when it is done "as for the Lord." This does not make every job sacred; it makes the worker's posture sacred.
Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, please forgive me of my sinsincluding those I have committed against my loved one. And just as you are willing to forgive me, help me to forgive my partner, as well.
Help me to let go of my grudges. Help me to let go of the possibility of revenge. Let the cycle of retribution stop in my relationshiplet it be ended with forgiveness and love.
Help us to be Christlike in our forgiveness, Lord, and give us the strength to let go.
In Christs' Name, Amen.
Help me to let go of my grudges. Help me to let go of the possibility of revenge. Let the cycle of retribution stop in my relationshiplet it be ended with forgiveness and love.
Help us to be Christlike in our forgiveness, Lord, and give us the strength to let go.
In Christs' Name, Amen.
Amen.