What to Do?

“This king did the same as my heavenly Father will do to you. You must forgive your brother or sister with all your heart, or my heavenly Father will not forgive you.”

Matthew 18:35 ERV

Have you ever gotten into a situation where your response was less than loving and you needed to humble yourself and ask to be forgiven? Most of us have at one time or another, and usually, the person will forgive us. I believe that is the 'walk-it-out' Truth of Micah 6:8, "The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what He requires of you. You must act with justice. You must love to show mercy. And you must be humble as you live in the sight of your God."

But what if they won't forgive you? What do you do then? I think we should pray and seek God's face. Ask for His wisdom. Don't harden our hearts. Remember, "You will never be called upon to give anyone more grace than God has already given you (Max Lucado)."

Prayer:

Father,

          We want to walk according to Your Word. Strengthen us beyond our human frailty. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen