PRAYER PAUSE
Tuesday 6 March 2018
Enter
into the stillness of God within.
Reading: “How often must I forgive
my sister and brother? As often as seven times?” “Not seven,” Jesus replied,
“but seventy seven times.” (Matt 18 21-35)
Reflection. There is something basic in
the act of forgiveness: it repairs relationsips and build community and peace
between nations. Of the 10 commandments, seven are about relationships. In the
Our Father, most of the second part is about forgivesness. And yet it is a
tough call. As children we fight our corner and defend ourselves. As adults we
push our way forward. An offence against us immediately provokes our anger and
urge for revenge. Resentments, grugdes poison the atmosphere. Jesus’ opening
words in Mark are “Change your way of thinking.” Rise above the bitterness and resentment
you feel towards others – somethimes those close to us, people we live with.
Prayer. Lord, help us to change;
help us to tolerate, forgive and love. Amen.
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