Lenten Reflections - Day 4

FEBRUARY 25 – Luke 6:32-38
By: Diane Bechtold

Do you have anyone who has done something so egregious that you cannot forgive? Do you have a wonderful set of friends, with no more room for others? Do you circle the wagons with your friends and loved ones and keep others out? Is it fun for you to engage in gossip and speculation about another – even if you are doing the same thing? Jesus cautions us to open the doors to all and to show graciousness, not to judge. How we treat others will be the way in which we receive blessing.

Prayer
Lord God, Thank you for the gift of others in our lives, those we already know and those to whom we can offer help and friendship. Fill our lives with service to others so that we can honor your name. Amen

Family Moment
It is easy to love people that love you. But have you ever tried to love, or even be nice to someone that isn’t nice to you? It is easy to do activities you enjoy, but what about the ones you don’t enjoy? Today, make an effort to be nice to someone that may not be so nice to you. Try to do a chore or activity you don’t enjoy and be gracious while doing it.

Jesus, thank you for loving us. Help me love those that may not love me, help me to be gracious while doing things I may not enjoy. AMEN