#518: Forgiveness
12Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Forgiveness is easy to say but hard to do. I've been dealing with this for some time now. And I have to admit, most of the time, I'm quick to anger, slow to forgive. God says we shouldn't be quick to anger and to forgive 7 times 70 times (if I remember correctly) and this is something I've been working on for quite some time now and it is not an easy task; to remember to be compassionate, kind, humble, gentle and patient. Out of all, patience is the least of my vitures. And Love! Where does love come in. How can you love someone and yet be angry with them at the same time?
I pray that I gather more patience and peace as I grow older, because I'm like water, easily disturbed and when disturbed, bubble in anger quickly. I ppray that I will remember to do everything, represting God. :)