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FORGIVENESS

My Morning Devotional Reading

 

In Ephesians 4, we find the Apostle Paul calling us to deal with speech-related sins like angry words (v.26), unwholesome talk (v.29). But before all of that we are called to speak truthfully to each other (v.31).

 

As human beings, we often follow our feelings (like anger) instead of pausing to consider that we have the opportunity to avoid saying something hurtful to anyone. We hold the power to refrain from saying something hurtful, even when we want to hurt. How do we resolve what hurts us so that we don't inflict it on others? How do we consciously live, move and have our being in a way that is kind, forgiving, gentle, caring and healing? 

 

We are equipped with everything needed to be kind, gentle, caring, considerate and just. The question is: Do we use it in situations that bless rather than hurt others?

 

And lastly, how do we forgive ourselves? What might that process look like? I want to encourage each of you to begin by being kind to yourselves. Love yourself and find that place inside where that love helps you love others.

 

Let love guide you: listen, be open, value yourself and others. 

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Namaste,

Akosua McCray

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P.S. I will be away on holiday from June1-15. Sitting by the water and replenishing myself. I am only taking a laptop to work on my book, which will emerge in the near future.