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How can I forgive someone who's broken my trust?
Model yourself on your heavenly Father.
Luke 6:27-36 | posted 1/30/2009



When someone betrays you, the natural response is to remember that betrayal and keep your distance. Why open yourself up to potential hurt again?

But God doesn't call you to do what comes naturally. He calls you to treat others the way he treats you. When you're battling thoughts of bitterness or even revenge, try this: Make a list of all the ways you've broken faith with God in word, thought, or action. Compare what God has forgiven you with what you need to forgive in another person. Does it put things in a new perspective?

Then take the very practical action step given in this passage: "Pray for those who spitefully use you" (6:28). Don't only pray for yourself, "God, help me to forgive." Also pray for the person: "God, give ________ what he needs today." It's almost impossible to stay angry with someone you're truly praying for!

God wants you to treat others as kindly as he treats you. Nothing pleases our Father in heaven more than to see his children following in his footsteps. (See also Numbers 14:11-25; 1 Samuel 24; Matthew 7:1-5; Matthew 18:21-35.)


Good Words to Remember:

Love your enemies, do good, and … your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. Luke 6:35


Today's Challenge:

Do you follow in God's footsteps in the way you treat those who break your trust? If so, in what ways?



















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