I have been perplexed by those in the world that do not take an opportunity to reciprocate. There are many times that I have witnessed the giving, or given myself and that is where it ends. There is simply the, what appears to be the empty “thank you” and no return of anything for that which was received, except for the expectations that the gifts will keep coming. This is not the approach that should be taken.
This morning I was again led to The Lord’s Prayer as I study the word “forgiven”. I was reminded that much has been given and forgiven for me and it is my duty going forward to provide the same for those in my sphere.
“12and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” — Matthew 6:12 (ESV)
I know that I should not be hung up on the reciprocation of others as my role is to give and serve others and my reward is from Christ in heaven. I am not to worry with the actions of others and do all that I can to provide for them. I am to give and forgive for much has been given and forgiven for me. But, that does not make is sting any less.
I should not be caught off guard by those that are self-aggrandizing and just do the work God has for me and give and forgive all. I should be working for Christ and not concern myself with others and what appears to be their lack of concern for anyone other than themselves. I have to concern myself with doing that which will bring glory to God and all else will be dealt with by God in His time and manner.
I have been forgiven by God for the sins I have committed and as such I am due to forgive those that have sinned as well. I have no debt with God as it was paid with the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus’ death on the cross. I have a duty to forgive any debt others have with me as anything owed to me is of less importance than the debt God forgave me.
What debts or actions have you been holding on to from others? Are you looking for them to repay those debts or actions? What if you were to forgive them as God has forgive them of you?
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