Dear ,The concept of forgiveness is central to Christianity. The Bible teaches that humans are sinful and fall short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). However, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, believers can receive forgiveness of sins...
Dear ,As a follow-up to this week's devotions, I invite you to share your experience using the Lord's Prayer as a model for your own prayers over the past few days.How has it helped you to deepen your relationship with God and seek His will in your l...
Dear ,Focus on the importance of forgiveness (Matthew 6:11-12).Take time to reflect on any resentments or grudges you may be holding towards others, and consider ways to release them through forgiveness.Allow yourself to reflect on the ways in which...
Dear ,Seek God's will (Matthew 6:9-10).Take time to reflect on the ways in which you can align your desires and actions with God's will.Allow yourself to ask for guidance in making decisions and navigating challenges in your life.Consider the ways in...
Dear ,Consider the importance of genuine communication with God (Matthew 6:7-8).Take a moment to reflect on the quality of your prayers, rather than the quantity.Consider the areas in your life where you may be using prayer to perform for others, rat...
Dear ,Reflect on the importance of private prayer (Matthew 6:5-6).Set aside some time to communicate directly with God in a quiet, private setting.Allow yourself to let go of any desire for the approval or recognition of others, and focus solely on y...
Summary | Pray Like ThisIn Matthew 6:5-13, Jesus gives us instructions on how to pray. He cautions against the behavior of the play-actors (hypocrites), who pray publicly to gain recognition from others.Instead, he advises us to pray privately and si...
Dear ,Reflection: Today, we're going to focus on offering mercy to others. It's important to show compassion and understanding, even in difficult situations. Reflect on the times when you may have been too quick to judge or too harsh in your criticis...
Dear ,On Monday we looked at understanding judgment. Today, we're going to focus on addressing our blind spots. We all have areas where we lack understanding or impartiality, and it's important to seek feedback from others to help us grow. Reflect on...
Dear ,Today, we're going to focus on understanding what it means to judge. As believers, we are called to hold each other accountable, but we must do so with humility and love. Think about the times when you may have judged others unfairly or without...