Psalm 31:21-24
Blessed be the Lord, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me
when I was beset as a city under siege.
I had said in my alarm, “I am driven far from your sight.”
But you heard my supplications when I cried out to you for help.
Love the Lord, all you his saints.
The Lord preserves the faithful, but abundantly repays the one who acts haughtily.
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.

Reflection:
In Henri Nouwen’s devotional “Bread for the Journey” the thought for today is about forgiveness. Forgivingness often seems impossible. It’s hard to forgive little hurts let alone the big ones. How do we just forget, forgive and move on? I don’t think it’s possible to do without God’s help and much prayer.

In Nouwen’s words, “The God who lives within us will give us the grace to go beyond our wounded selves and say – In the name of God you are forgiven. Let’s pray for that grace.”

Prayer:
Lord help me to understand that forgiveness is the great lesson that you taught us through Jesus. Help me to forgive others as you have forgiven me.

– Debby Underwood