Overlook Offense
Today's Devotional Reading: Genesis 37-38; Psalm 7; Luke 15
January 15, 2011
By reading the scripture above each day you will read the Old Testament through in one year and the New Testament through twice in a year. This will change your life. Start Today!
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"His Father said to him, 'Look, dear son, you and I are very close and everything I have is yours." (Luke 15:31 NLT).
TODAY'S WORD
, did you know that when you allow someone else's words or actions to upset you, you're allowing them to control you? When you say, "You make me so mad," you're really just admitting that their actions have power over you. As long as that person knows they can push your buttons, as long as you keep responding the same way, you are giving them exactly what they want. Sure, people have a right to say and do things that are upsetting, but we also have a right to not get offended. We have a right to overlook their actions. In fact, the Bible says that it's an honor for a man keep "aloof" from strife. In other words, we have to remove ourselves, either physically or emotionally, from strife and offense. It's not easy, but we can choose to let it roll off of us like water off a duck's back! Remember, you don't need everyone to agree with you all the time. You don't have to have the approval of others in order to be approved by God. You're job is to be the person God made you to be, so overlook offenses and strife so you can live in peace and victory all the days of your life! A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for loving, accepting, and approving me just as I am. I know You are doing a work in my life, and I ask for the strength and confidence to overlook offense so that I can honor You in everything I do. In Jesus' Name. Amen. |
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