Reflection

“Over the long run, love’s power to forgive is stronger than hate’s power to get even.”
–Lewis B. Smedes

Prayer

God of love,

We inhabit a world still ensnared by vindictiveness and a lack of forgiveness. Across our divisions—in our politics, our neighborhoods, and even our families—we are in such need of reconciling love and the gift of peace. As we strive to extend your ministry today, help us be agents of reconciliation. Let love empower us to confront the world’s darkness with light and hope, and especially a vision for what’s possible if we trust in love’s power to forgive. May it be so, today. Amen.

Call to Action

Is there someone I’m struggling to forgive for a wound in the past? Be willing to open my heart to the possibility of moving on. Ask a trusted friend for help and support in making that step.