Forgiveness
‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other,
just as in Christ God forgave you’
Ephesians 4 32
The forgiveness we have received from God through Christ, changes our lives.
As Jesus taught us, when we have been forgiven so much, we will forgive others
for their sins against us. This means that we will not seek to take revenge
against another person. Sometimes a person who has offended us is dead.
We forgive them also. It can be hard and might take some time. But, inspired by the forgiveness
we have received from God; we can decide to forgive and then practise forgiveness.
How many families have been torn apart because members will not be forgiving?
Forgiveness is the path to peace.
Question for thought: Has the forgiveness of Jesus changed me?
Loving Lord, we bring before you the nation of Uganda and especially our members
in the Dioceses of Namirembe and Sebei as they seek to uphold Biblical family values and
encourage families to be in loving, respectful relationships. We pray as they address
many social injustices such as female genital mutilation and gender-based violence
that they will look to you for your wisdom by your Spirit. Amen.