Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

34Jesus said, "Father, forgive them,
for they do not know what they are
doing."[a] And they divided up his
clothes by casting lots.
Luke 23:34 (New International Version)


Reflection:

You know forgiveness is really, really,
hard.  As a matter of fact forgiveness
is impossible.  When we are on our
own, when we are what we term
"Being Human", when we continue
to do "what comes naturally", we
will dream of paying back those who
have hurt us. But with the power of
the Holy Spirit, with the empowering
Spirit of Jesus Christ, we can follow
His example.  When on the cross,
not only did our Savior forgive the
whole world but also forgave the
people who were killing Him. 
FORGIVENESS IS AN ACT OF GOD.
If Jesus Christ lives in you, YOU CAN
FORGIVE, AND YOU MUST FORGIVE!

Prayer

Our Father Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name.
Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven,
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who
sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil
For thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the
Glory forever and ever.   Amen