[From Sept. 24, 2009 archive]
When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us,
you forgive our transgressions, Gracious God.
As Elisha demanded mercy for enemy soldiers,
as Paul counseled forgiveness instead of lawsuits,
may we, your forgiven children, be forgiving like you;
for you make your sun rise on the evil and on the good,
and you send rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.
In the name of Jesus, who is our model of forgiveness.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 65; 147:1-11; 125; 91
2 Kings 6:1-23
1 Cor. 5:9-6:11
Matt. 5:38-48
Selected Verses
Ps. 65:3
When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us,
you forgive our transgressions.
2 Kings 6:22
[Elisha] answered [the King of Israel], “No! Did you capture with your sword and your bow those whom you want to kill? Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink; and let them go to their master.”
1 Cor. 6:7
In fact, to have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?
Matt. 5:45
“…so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. …” [Jesus to the crowds on the mountain]
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