Forgiveness

Matthew 6:14-15
For if you forgive men who sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Dear Lord, help me forgive those who have wronged me.  Help me
to let go when my heart is wounded.  Open my eyes to things that can heal me, things that can comfort me and make me stronger.  Hold my hand dear Lord, and let me cry on your shoulder.  Let me see how foolish I have been for clinging to my anger.  Show me a glimpse of your greatness.

                                      In Jesus name.  Amen.

God gives us strength.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock
in whom I take refuge.  He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my
stronghold.

When problems try to drag me down, and the angry waves of life go 
over my head, I turn to you O Lord.  You O Lord, are my rock, my
place of refuge and hope.  Never leave alone in battle, give me strength
to overcome my problems.  Protect me from my weaknesses and free me
from my fears.

In Jesus name.  Amen.

Compassion

Psalm 145:8-9
The Lord is gracious and compassionate slow to anger
and rich in love.  The Lord is good to all, he has compassion
on all he has made.

Lord, when I learn that someone is hurting, help me know
what to do and say; speak to my heart and give me compassion.
Let your great love flow through me today.

In Jesus name.  Amen.

Understanding

Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean
not on your own understanding.

Lord, today I pray for understanding.  Help me 
dear Lord, to see the purpose in my problems,
even when nothing seems to make any sense.

In Jesus name.  Amen.