January 8th, 2021

One of the most important things I’ve learned in my 74 years is that life is too short to hold a grudge. Let it go and get on with the business of living. You can’t embrace life if your fists are tightly clenched, ready to take revenge.

“Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, ‘I will take revenge; I will pay them back,’ says the LORD.”

— Romans 12:19 (NLT)

Lord Jesus, You know how hard it is for us turn the other cheek and to let go of a grudge. Everything within us wants to strike back, wants to get even. Help us to let it go and embrace life. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.