Matthew 18:21-22
"...the forgiveness of sins..."
Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.
Matthew 18:21-22
In this passage, Jesus describes the importance of forgiving others. Throughout scripture, the number seven often represents completeness (like the days in a week). So, Jesus is not telling us to keep count until seventy-seven, but rather to forgive as much as it takes until that person is completely forgiven.
What do you think it would feel like to experience complete forgiveness both with God and in relationship with others?
Is there anyone in your life who you need to forgive?
Is there anyone who you have wronged and need to apologize to and ask forgiveness from
Pray for God to set you free from bitterness and sin and help you practice forgiveness.
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.