Christ Emphasizes Forgiveness
Jesus claimed to be the Messiah,
the King of the Jews. And you
will read in Matt 5-7 the Sermon
of the Mount, where He presents
His statement of heaven (Mt 5:3,10)
Relationship to God (not simply
adherence to ritual) and inward
attitude (not merely outward action)
become focus of Christ’s message
for a lifestyle of righteousness.
Lord, we will Forgive & Seek First:
When u pray, go away by yourself
… and pray to the Father secretly.
Then your Father who knows all
secrets will reward you (Matt 6:6)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed
be Your name… Your will be done…
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts, as we
also Have Forgiven our debtors…
For if you Forgive others when
they sin against you, your
Heavenly Father will also forgive
you. But if you do not forgive
others their sins, your Father will
not forgive yr sins (Matt at 6:9-15).
Do not worry saying: What shall
we eat? For the pagans run after
these things and your heavenly
Father knows that u need them.
But Seek First his kingdom and
His righteousness, and all these
things will be given to u (v31-33).
Lord, help me to draw away from
this busy world to be alone with U.
Open my eyes to see what You
want to show me, my ears to
hear what You desire to tell me.
Then will I know what to pray in
secret as I respond to your heart.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, I pray U will reign in my life
so that I may do Yr will. I depend
on Your provision and protection.
And as I ask for your forgiveness,
remind me to forgive the people
who have wronged me so that
my prayers will not be hindered
and be able to experience the
joy of salvation. In His name, Amen
Lord, Thank U that I don’t have
to spend my days consumed with
worry which achieves nothing.
For Your Word promises that
You will provide for all my needs.
Grant me the grace to seek first
Your kingdom purposes knowing
that U will take care of my needs.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.