Christian Reflection and Prayer

A Time To Forgive

Scripture:

Jesus said,"Father forgive them, for they do not know what
they do." (Luke 23: 24)

Reflection:

The recent shootings of four young girls in Pennsylvania has weighed upon my
heart. I was especially struck by the reaction of the Amish Community. What
a wonderful Christian response. These beautiful, gentle, people have
forgiven the shooter. They have offered to help his family and have shown them
their love. This is the same kind of forgiveness Christ showed upon the cross.
I heard it said somewhere that you can only forgive those who want to be
forgiven. This is not true. Jesus forgave the people who crucified him, even
though they were not seeking His forgiveness. This is the foundation of
Christ's teachings, that of forgiveness and compassion. Remember
revenge and bitterness will never be healing responses to the hatred and
rage of a lost world. Please show the compassion of Christ, just as it
was over 2,000 years ago. Learn the foundation message of Christ's
teachings, learn to forgive.

Prayer:

Oh God give me a heart sympathetic and tender; Jesus, like Thine,
Jesus, like Thine, Touched by the needs that are surging around
me, And filled with compassion divine. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING
GOD!

COMPASSION IS NEEDED TO HEAL THE HURTS AND HEARTS OF OTHERS.