Today’s Thought “Now and Later: Not Just a Candy” G. Ward

 

Matthew 6: ¹² And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

 

Our Lord Jesus would teach HIS every follower the objectivity of prayer - portrays real faith in HIS Sufficiency (meaning, HE alone will meet our needs in accordance to HIS will being done). Our theme’s significant point is forgiveness and followers are compelled to do so in light of their being forgiven; not once, or twice, but through a Perfect Reconciler, Jesus (now, and forevermore – Ro.8:33-35) and whereas every life HE gave (John 1:1-3) falls short of HIS example, along with being a recipient of HIS patient, lovingkindness, we must cease to exercise in foolish categorization on who deserves pardon – because if/when we persist in such, we deny HIS Sufficiency; and thereafter, can forsake an eternal Home with HIM, for failure to believe (Eph.2:8-9).

 

Father God, while we never desire to affirm anything we’re able to do for such an eternal inheritance with You, we know that wrongful supplications and requests at a continuum reveal whether we know You. We’re taught by our Redeemer, how best to deny ourselves, praying Your will be done, leaving no room for flawed perspectives that deny others pardon. So, we’re deciding to let the Light within shine to include any who can/will call You Lord. In Jesus Name, Amen.