Weekday Devotional - Week 16 Reconciliation (Day 5) - Overcoming Anger

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Overcoming Anger

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:21-26; Ephesians 4:21-27

Reflection:

What does Jesus say about the relationship between worship and anger?

Why is our ability to worship inhibited by our grudges?

What does Paul mean when he says not to let the sun set our our anger?



Why is our refusal to reconcile an opportunity for evil?


Prayer:  Lord, when I am offended my natural response is to be angry.  Reconciling with others often gets shoved to the bottom of my list even when I long to worship you.  Help me be reconciled with others so that I can worship you with my whole heart. Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 16 Reconciliation (Day 4) - Joseph the Reconciler

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Joseph the Reconciler?

Scripture Reading: Genesis 45:1-28

Reflection:

How did Joseph find the strength to forgive his brothers?

Would you be able to reconcile with your brothers if you were Joseph?  Why?

Do you have any situations in your life that require the same level of grace that Joseph gave?


Prayer:  God, I can't imagine how Joseph refrained from seeking revenge and harboring anger all those years.  It is so hard to be slow to anger.  Thank you for the example of Joseph and his witness of reconciliation.  Help me take the hard road when I need to. Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 16 Reconciliation (Day 3) - Ministry of Harmony

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Ministry of Harmony

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12-15

Reflection:

What do these verses say about living a life of reconciliation? 

Memorize this passage today.  How does it help you seek peace?

What is the most important thing we need to put on? Why?

Prayer: Lord, live in me richly as I seek to forgive as you have forgiven me.  Control my heart with your peace, and give me courage to walk the road of reconciliation.   Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 16 Reconciliation (Day 2) - Odd Pairings

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Odd Pairings

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10, 65:17-25

Reflection:

What are some descriptors from these passages of God's plans to reconcile with humanity? 

How does imaging a new heaven and new earth help us understand reconciliation with God?

What do the odd pairing represent (the leopard lying down with the goat, etc.)?

What does it mean to you that God provided a way of reconciliation for you?


Prayer:  God, thank you for your vast love for me.  Help me to be a person of reconciliation.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 16 Reconciliation (Day 1) - What Does it Mean?

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

What Does it Mean?

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18, 3:16-18

Reflection:

How do these passages define reconciliation with Christ?

Why did God want to be reconciled with us?

What good comes from being reconciled to God in Jesus Christ?

Write John 3:16-18 in your own words.  What do these verses mean to you?


Prayer:  Thank you, God , for choosing me, for making a way to be in relationship with you.  Thank you for choosing to reconcile me to your side.  Help me live in your light. Amen.

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