Be compassionate and humble, not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing. 1 Peter 3:8—9

Father, You are calling upon me to be completely humble and gentle; to be patient, bearing with others in love. (Eph. 4:2) Please empower me with Your Spirit to be obedient to this command.

Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so also you must forgive. Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity. Colossians 3:13—14

When we meet people flesh to flesh we meet people mess to mess.

Forgiveness means deferring the cause to Christ and deciding to be free of the ongoing burden of bitterness and blame.

If you forgive people their wrongdoing, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. Matthew 6:14

Thank You, Lord, for giving me the right kind of companions.

Those that we need to forgive most often grasp the least how much they've hurt us. If they understood and took responsibility, it wouldn't take the cross to forgive them. It could just happen over coffee...'Father I forgive them in Christ's name, for they don't understand what they did.

Forgive me for my unbelief [in myself]. If I realized how valuable I am, my insatiable need for affirmation would be quieted. Forgive me for being such a perfectionist that I resist doing something good out of fear that it won't be great.

May our memories of kindness be long and of offenses be short.

If God is not an active part in your friendships, you are missing one of life's most important treasures.

Please forgive your brothers' transgression and their sin—the wrong they caused you. Genesis 50:17