Devotion:
Read Psalm 103:8-12.
We often mistakenly think the Old Testament only focuses on an angry, wrathful God, but this passage describes God as compassionate, merciful and filled with unfailing love. He is slow to get angry and doesn’t stay angry. When he forgives our sin, he doesn’t even remember it. These verses show God separating our sins from us by an endless distance, as far as the east is from the west. The Psalmist tells us the Lord “does not treat us as our sins deserve.” Can we do the same for those who sin against us? If we are to follow God, we must model his forgiveness. When we forgive others, we don’t need to harbor resentment or dredge up the past. We too should demonstrate compassion, mercy and love.
Personal Worship Option:
Thank God for his unfailing love and forgiveness. Who in your life do you need to extend unfailing love and forgiveness?
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