Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD. — Leviticus 19:18

Keeping a grudge alive and holding on to anger is a lot of work. It leaves little energy for blessing other people, praising God, or just enjoying life. The only way to stop being angry at other people is to love and help them in ways that make their lives better. If we can’t do this because it’s hard to feel like it’s the right thing to do, we do it because we know God and want to please him!

 

Thought

Keeping a grudge alive and holding on to anger is a lot of work. It leaves little energy for blessing other people, praising God, or just enjoying life. The only way to stop being angry at other people is to love and help them in ways that make their lives better. If we can’t do this because it’s hard to feel like it’s the right thing to do, we do it because we know God and want to please him!

 

Prayer

Please take all cynicism and joy in seeing those around me fail, Father of light, love, and mercy. Instead, assist me in being a rescuer as opposed to a neglecter. I want my friendships to reflect your grace. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.