We Pray: May we be MERCIFUL, forgiving those that hurt us.
Key Scripture: Acts 7:54-59
ADORATION // You are a God who is MERCIFUL!
"The LORD passed before him and proclaimed, 'The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin.'" – Exodus 34:6-7
"Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!"– Psalm 106:1
"And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, 'For He is good, for His steadfast loveendures forever toward Israel.' And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the LORD." – Ezra 3:11
REPENTANCE //
"If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leaveyour gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." – Mark 5:23-24 Lord, show me if there is anyone that holds a grudge against me. Lead me to be reconciled with that person.
"Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful." – Luke 6:27-28,36 Lord, show me also if there is anyone whom I have called an enemy, shunned, or felt anger towards, instead of being a channel of Your Unconditional Mercy.
INTERCESSION //
"Stephen cried out with a loud voice 'Lord, do not hold this sin against them.'" – Acts 7:60 Lord, may Your Forgiveness flow in us, through us and to the world around us as a witness ofyour great love (Acts 8:3).
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MEDITATION // Stephen saw Jesus (Acts 7:55-56) turning him into a first-class forgiver. What is your version of Jesus? Has His Love permeated your heart fully or might any unforgiveness of yourself or others be a sign you need a greater view of His Merciful Face?
RESOURCE // Steve Saint forgave dad's murderer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AnomA1dyQ
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