My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
James 1:19
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
I will remove from you your heart of stone and replace it with a heart of flesh.
Ezekiel 36:26
Breaking the cycle of ungrace means taking the first step.
Philip Yancey
Read
The Art of Forgiveness by Lewis Smedes
Reflect
What has God taught you about forgiveness over the past three weeks? What questions do you still have?
Which of the three things from the James passage do you need to work on this week?
What are some patterns that you can adapt to listen better?
How can you start to check your thoughts?
Is there a grudge that you need to let go? How can you begin to do that?
What is the first step that God is calling you to take this week?
Do
Remember God's grace and how much you are loved.