Monday, January 20, 2014

Grace for your spirit January 21, 2014

Grace for your spirit
Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there 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

In most 12 step recovery programs, one of the requirements is reconnecting with those we might have wronged.  Going to them and making a reconciliation.  Jesus brings this up here when discussing personal relationships.  It is a great first step in loving our neighbor as ourselves.  Many people think we get what we give.  When we give forgiveness and blessings to our adversaries, the blessings will come home to us.  Let's stop keeping records of wrongs suffered, and enjoy the blessings that come from true love

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