DAILY INSPIRATION Thursday November 9. 2023.

NOVEMBER SCRIPTURE: 2 CORINTHIANS 5V16-21.

THEME: “EMBRACING RECONCILIATION”

RECONCILIATION SERIES

DAY 9: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9. 2023.

TODAY’S INSPIRATION: COLOSSIANS 3V12-15.

“¹² Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

¹³ Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

¹⁴ And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

¹⁵ And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” (KJV)

INSPIRATION NOTE:

In the selected passage of Colossians 3:12-15, the apostle Paul addresses the importance of embracing reconciliation within the Christian community. He encourages believers to adopt a mindset rooted in love, compassion, kindness, humility, and patience. Paul emphasizes the need to bear with one another and forgive grievances, just as the Lord has forgiven them.

The call for reconciliation in this passage emphasizes the significance of unity and peace within the body of Christ. Paul urges believers to clothe themselves with love, which serves as the binding factor for fostering harmonious relationships. By putting on love, followers of Christ can transcend differences and promote healing, understanding, and forgiveness.

Furthermore, Paul stresses the significance of thankfulness in promoting reconciliation. He encourages believers to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts and to be thankful in all circumstances. Gratitude serves as a constant reminder of the transformative power of reconciliation and facilitates the practice of embracing unity and forgiveness.

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father,

Grant us the virtue of forbearance, that we may find strength to embrace reconciliation. Help us to bear with one another’s flaws and disagreements, with patience and understanding.

Guide us to seek harmony and unity, putting aside resentments and grievances. May our hearts be filled with forgiveness and our actions be guided by compassion, so that we may heal broken relationships and find peace in the embrace of reconciliation.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.