A weekday morning devotional series written by Aaron Marcarelli and hosted by Chad McBeam
“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. ‘ Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. ‘Give us this day our daily bread. ‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. ’ For if you forgive other people for their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive other people, then your Father will not forgive your offenses.”
Matthew 6:9-15 NASB2020
I would like to encourage y’all to make a habit of adding thoughts of forgiveness and reconciliation every time we think about or pray about thankfulness for the blessings God has bestowed upon us.
It is difficult if not impossible to truly be thankful without forgiveness and reconciliation. I know this from personal experience. In my life in the past I have harbored un-forgiveness and I have had people not forgive me. It’s not a good place to be and it’s not what God calls us to do. Jesus even says it more clearly in the same sermon that He gave the Lord’s Prayer, just a little earlier in Matthew. He says “Therefore, if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.”
Matthew 5:23-24
So if you have any issues with un-forgiveness please go and reconcile that relationship, it will be the best gift that you could receive.
Lord I am thankful beyond measure for your grace and mercy that you gave us at the cross. Thank you for reconciliation and eternal life with You. Help us to be reconciled to each other. Help us to forgive each other, so that we can truly be thankful. We pray these things in Jesus name, Amen!
I am blessed beyond belief and I am so thankful for each of you who listen in and share these devotionals. Thank you so much!
Shalom & Blessings! Press in and Press On!