God Desires Grace in the Family
On the run after committing wrong
against his master; Onesimus
the slave sought refuge in Rome.
There he meets Paul and converts
to faith in Christ. Though he shows
his gratitude by serving Paul, he
still must reconcile with his master.
Paul writes to Philemon asking him
to forgive Onesimus and to accept
him as a brother in Christ.
Lord, we’ll be Gracious & Forgiving:
I pray you may be active in Sharing
Your Faith, so that you will have
a full understanding of every good
thing we have in Christ (Philem5-6)
Consider this as a Request from me
– Paul an old man and now also
a prisoner for the sake of Christ.
I Appeal to you to show kindness
to my child Onesimus (Ph 9-10).
He is more than a slave, for
he is now a brother in the Lord.
Welcome him as you would
welcome me (Philem 16-17).
Lord, help me to get over any
inhibitions about sharing my faith.
For there is no greater gift than
to share someone Your love & the
good news of salvation in Christ.
Help me Lord to be sensitive
to Your leading so that I don’t
come off as insensitive to others.
Help me have good sense of timing
and the right words to say. Amen.
Lord, help me to show respect
and be gracious to people; rather
than throwing weight around, telling
them straight what they should do.
Help me Lord to show kindness
and to give people opportunities
to put things right for themselves.
And not to quickly take matters
into my own hands. Amen.
Lord, help me not to be engross
with my rights; but rather pay
attention to the main principle
for Christians, the law of love.
Help me to be forgiving & always
look to reconciling & welcoming.
Help me do good to all people,
especially to those who belong
to the family of believers. Amen.