Building Bridges
"If you remember that your brother and sister has something against you...first be reconciled and then come to offer your gift." Matthew 5:23-24
So often we walk around with our hurt and anger controlling our thoughts. I realize now that living this way is a waste of my energy and time, time that could be spent in so many other ways. But it is hard to let go, isn't it? Even harder is to seek out that "brother or sister" and initiate reconciliation. But this is what the Word says to us today: Let go of the anger and hurt, find the person, talk it out, and then come to the altar of compassion and mercy with our gift of self.
God always loves us, in every moment, and is ready to walk with us across the bridge of forgiveness and reconciliation. The first step toward reconciliation is simply believing that God accompanies us as we go. This empowers us to move forward and participate with God in this act of merciful compassion.
Today I will pray for a forgiving heart.
Readings: Ezekiel 18:21-28; Psalm 130; Matthew 5:20-26
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