愛你的仇敵

愛你的仇敵
聖經閱讀：馬太福音5:43-48 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月14日(一)

　1981年美國總統雷根遭約翰辛克利槍擊，幾年後，雷根總統說他已經原諒了辛克利，並希望跟他見面來告訴他已經原諒他了。 我認為這是耶穌在今天的經文閱讀中所教導的一個典範，耶穌在第43和44節說：「你們又聽過這樣的教訓說：『愛你的朋友，恨你的仇敵。』但是我告訴你們，要愛你們的仇敵，並且為迫害你們的人禱告。」耶穌接著又說：「假如你們只向朋友打招呼，那又有甚麼了不起呢？就連異教徒也會這樣做！」（第47節）
有時候要原諒仇敵又要對他們施仁慈是很難的，但這卻是上帝希望我們做的。今天就想一想那個需要你去愛和原諒的人，懇求上帝幫助你對那個人施仁慈。 —ECW

「但是，你們這些聽我話的，我告訴你們，要愛你們的仇敵，善待恨惡你們，為詛咒你們的人祝福，為侮辱你們的人禱告。」 路加福音6:27-28

禱告：天父，謝謝祢天天用祢的活水來充滿我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Love Your Enemies
Bible Reading: Matthew 5:43-48
Monday, November 14, 2016

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. Several years later, President Reagan said that he had forgiven Mr. Hinckley and wanted to meet with him in person to tell him about his forgiveness. I think that is a good example of what Jesus talked about in our Bible Reading today. In verses 43 and 44 Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly.” Jesus went on to add, “...if you are nice only to your friends, you are no better than anyone else. Even the people who don't know God are nice to their friends” (verse 47).
Sometimes it is very hard to forgive our enemies and show them kindness. But that is what God wants us to do. Think about someone today who needs to receive your love and forgiveness. Ask God to help you show kindness to that person. —ECW

“But I say to you people who are listening to me, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you...Pray for the people who are mean to you.” Luke 6:27-28

PRAYER: Father, thank You for filling me with Your living water every day. In Jesus' name. Amen.

夏天 (4)

夏天 (4)
聖經閱讀：詩篇103:1-13 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月18日(一)

　小時候的一個夏日，我在地下室的窗戶附近玩耍，當時我並沒有注意自己在做什麼，所以一不小心就打破了窗戶。 我不敢跟父母講打破窗戶的事，甚至還想假裝不知道這件事，但是我內心感到罪惡，所以就去跟母親說我所做的事，她說，我應該在父親回家後告訴他這件事。
父親回家後我並沒有見到他，之後我去看一下那扇窗，發現它已經修好了！我父母已經討論過那扇窗的事情並決定不處罰我，他們再也沒有提起我打破了那扇窗！
我的父母有饒恕人的心，今天閱讀的經文提醒我們，上帝也饒恕人，第10節說：「他不按照我們的罪過懲罰我們；他不因我們的過犯報應我們。」我好感謝上帝愛我、饒恕我，我希望你也心存感恩。 —CW*

「東離西多遠，他使我們的罪離開我們也那麼遠。」 詩篇103:12

禱告：上帝，求祢赦免我的罪，求祢幫助我今天順服祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Summer (4)
Bible Reading: Psalm 103:1-13
Monday, July 18, 2016

　One summer day when I was a child, I played near our basement window. I was not paying attention to what I was doing, and I accidently broke the window. I was afraid to tell my parents about the window. I even thought about pretending that I knew nothing about it. But I felt guilty, so I told my mother what I had done. She said I would have to tell my dad when he came home.
When Dad came home, I did not see him. Later I checked the window, and it had been repaired! My parents had talked about the window and decided not to punish me. They never mentioned the broken window again!
My parents were forgiving. Our Bible Reading today reminds us that God is forgiving, too. Verse 10 says, “We sinned against him, but he didn't give us the punishment we deserved.” I am so thankful that God loves and forgives me. I hope you are thankful, too. —CW*

“And he has taken our sins as far away from us as the east is from the west.” Psalm 103:12

PRAYER: God, please forgive my sins. Help me to be obedient to You today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

簡短的禱告 (1)

簡短的禱告 (1)

聖經閱讀：使徒行傳7:54-60

2015年11月6日(五)

禱告的時候，我們的禱告辭不用長、也不需華麗，我們可以只作簡短的禱告。今天我要開始來看聖經中一些簡短的禱告。

司提反被選派到耶路撒冷的初代教會服事，使徒行傳6:5告訴我們，他是「一個信心堅定、被聖靈充滿的人」，而且上帝又賜給司提反「恩賜和能力，在民間行了大奇事和神蹟」（使徒行傳6:8）。

司提反宣講耶穌的事蹟，今天的經文閱讀跟我們談到，有一些人說司提反說了違背上帝的話，他們就生氣，然後「用石頭打他」（第58b節）。司提反怎麼回應呢？他禱告說（第60b節）：「主啊，不要把這罪歸給他們！」

司提反原諒那些殺害他的人，也許在你的生命中，有人需要你的原諒，就請求上帝幫助你原諒那個人。使用司提反的簡短禱告辭來禱告，上帝會留意你。 —DF

「耶穌說：『父親哪，赦免他們，因為他們不曉得自己在做甚麼』」
路加福音23:34a

禱告：天父，謝謝祢赦免我，求祢幫助我原諒別人。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Simple Prayers (1)

Bible Reading: Acts 7:54-60

Friday, November 6, 2015

When we pray to God, our prayers do not have to be long and fancy. We can just pray simple prayers. Today we will begin to look at some simple prayers in the Bible.

Stephen was chosen to help serve in the early church in Jerusalem. Acts 6:5 tells us that he was “a man with great faith and full of the Holy Spirit.” Also, God gave Stephen “power to do great wonders and miraculous signs among the people” (Acts 6:8).

Stephen preached about Jesus. Our Bible Reading tells us that some people said that Stephen was speaking against God. They became angry and “began throwing stones at him” (verse 58b). How did Stephen respond? He prayed this prayer (verse 60b), “Lord, don’t blame them for this sin!”

Stephen forgave the people who were killing him. Maybe there is someone in your life that you need to forgive. Ask God to help you forgive that person. Pray Stephen’s simple prayer. God will pay attention to you. —DF

“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.’”
 Luke 23:34

PRAYER: Father, thank You for forgiving me. Help me to forgive others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

好榜樣

好榜樣
聖經閱讀：詩篇51:1-19 現代中譯本|合和本
2015年7月13日(一)

為人父母是一個重責大任。父母給小孩吃、給他們穿，並提供一個住的地方，但是父母為孩子做的事不應該只是這些，父母也必須為兒女立一個好的效法榜樣。 　詩篇第51篇的作者請求上帝赦免他的罪並再次潔淨他：「求你除掉我的過犯，因為你有無窮的仁慈。求你清除我的邪惡，洗滌我的罪孽」（第1b-2節）。作父母的一個重要部份是承認我們都犯了罪並請求原諒。 　身為父母，我們必須豎立謙卑和寬恕的好榜樣。當我們犯錯時，就必須承認並請求原諒；當孩子犯錯時，我們必須愛他們、原諒他們。 　今天就透過你的榜樣來讓人看見上帝偉大的愛和寬恕。 －LB 「上帝啊，求你為我造一顆純潔的心；求你賜給我一個又新又忠誠的靈。讓我重新體會你救恩的喜樂，使我的靈甘心樂意順服你。」 詩篇51:10,12 禱告：親愛的上帝，求祢幫助我成為別人效法的好榜樣。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (陳萍萍譯)

Good Example
Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-19
Monday, July 13, 2015

Being a parent is a huge responsibility. Parents provide food, clothing and shelter for their children. But that’s not all that parents should do for their children. Parents also need to set a good example for their children to follow. 　The writer of Psalm 51 asked God to forgive his sin and make him clean again. “Because of your great compassion, erase all the wrongs I have done. Scrub away my guilt. Wash me clean from my sin” (verses 1b-2). An important part of being a parent is admitting that we sin and asking for forgiveness. 　As parents, we need to set a good example of humility and forgiveness. When we make a mistake, we need to admit it and ask for forgiveness. When our children make mistakes, we need to love them and forgive them. 　Teach someone about God’s great love and forgiveness through your example today. —LB “God, create a pure heart in me, and make my spirit strong again. Your help made me so happy. Give me that joy again. Make my spirit strong and ready to obey you.” Psalm 51:10,12 PRAYER: Dear God, help me to be a good example for others to follow. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

箴言 (4)

箴言 (4)
聖經閱讀：箴言4:13-27 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年10月25日(六)

現今很多人會提醒我們必須保護好自己的身體、不要生病。這個世界充滿了會傷害我們或使我們生病的東西，但是也有一些東西會在精神上、心靈上傷害我們。 　如果有人說了我們的壞話，或傷了我們的心，我們也許會生氣並想要回過頭來傷害他們。當我們拒絕原諒別人時，不好的意念就控制了我們的身體，然後我們也許會憂鬱，或很容易生病。我們必須記得，我們也一定要讓自己的心思和意念保持潔淨。 　跟隨上帝和祂的話語會幫助我們擁有健康的身體、心思和意念。所羅門今天的話語教導我們遠離罪惡並親近上帝：「壞人走的路，你不要走；邪惡者的榜樣，你不要學。要躲避邪惡，不要跟從；只管走你的路，拒絕同流合污」（第14-15節）。 　今天，要小心謹慎來保守你的身體、你的心思和你的意念。要跟隨上帝和祂的話語。 —KP 「所思所想要謹慎，因為生命是由思想定型的。對所計劃的事要有把握，你所做的就不至於差錯。」 箴言4:23, 26 禱告：上帝，今天我願順服祢並遵行祢的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Proverbs (4)
Bible Reading: Proverbs 4:13-27
Saturday, October 25, 2014

Many people today remind us that we need to protect ourselves from physical sicknesses. The world is full of things that can hurt us or make us sick. But there are also other things that can hurt us mentally and spiritually. 　If someone says something bad about us or hurts our feelings, we may become angry and want to hurt them back. When we refuse to forgive someone, our bad thoughts control our bodies. Then we may become depressed or get sick easily. We need to remember that we need to keep our hearts and minds clean, too. 　Following God and His Word will help us have healthy bodies, hearts and minds. Solomon's words today teach us to stay away from evil and close to God. “Don't take the path of the wicked; don't follow those who do evil. Stay away from that path; don't even go near it. Turn around and go another way” (verse 14-15). 　Be careful to guard your body, your heart and your mind today. Follow God and His Word. —KP “Above all, be careful what you think because your thoughts control your life. Make sure you are going the right way, and nothing will make you fall.” Proverbs 4:23,26 PRAYER: Lord, I want to obey You and Your Word today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

腓利門書

腓利門書
聖經閱讀：腓利門書1-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年10月14日(二)

腓利門書很短──只有25節，這卷書是保羅寫給一個名叫腓利門的基督徒的信。 　腓利門的僕人阿尼西謀逃走了，阿尼西謀跑去見保羅。當他跟保羅一起的時候，阿尼西謀成為基督徒，他也成為保羅的朋友和幫手。 　但現在是阿尼西謀回到他的主人腓利門家的時候了，所以保羅寫信告訴腓利門，阿尼西謀已經成為了基督徒。今天讀的經文的第17和18節，保羅告訴腓利門：「所以如果你把我當作親密的朋友，你就接他回去，像接納我一樣。要是他做了對不起你的事，或者虧欠了你甚麼，都記在我的帳上好了。」保羅希望腓利門原諒阿尼西謀並歡迎他回家。 　這本短短的書卷教導我們應該彼此代禱、鼓勵、寬恕和相愛。今天就祈求上帝幫助你做這些事情。 —GT 「親愛的弟兄啊，你的愛心給了我極大的喜樂和鼓勵；所有的信徒也因你而覺得愉快。」 腓利門書7 禱告：親愛的上帝，我愛祢並且願意向祢表達我的愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Philemon
Bible Reading: Philemon 1-25
Tuesday, October 14, 2014

The book of Philemon is very short — it is only 25 verses. It is a letter that Paul wrote to a Christian man named Philemon. 　Philemon's servant, Onesimus, had run away. Onesimus went to see Paul. Onesimus became a Christian while he was staying with Paul. He also became Paul's friend and helper. 　But now it was time for Onesimus to go home to his master, Philemon. Paul wrote this letter to Philemon to tell him that Onesimus had become a Christian. In verses 17 and 18 of our Bible Reading Paul told Philemon, “If you accept me as your friend, then accept Onesimus back. Welcome him like you would welcome me. If he has done any wrong to you or owes you anything, charge it to me.” Paul wanted Philemon to forgive Onesimus and welcome him home. 　This short book teaches us that we should pray for, encourage, forgive and love each other. Ask God to help you do these things today. —GT “My brother, you have shown love to God's people, and your help has greatly encouraged them. What a joy and encouragement that has been to me.” Philemon 7 PRAYER: Dear God, I love You and want to show You my love. In Jesus' name. Amen.

給以弗所教會的信 (4)

給以弗所教會的信 (4)
聖經閱讀：以弗所書4:26-32 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年9月27日(六)

保羅送給以弗所基督徒一些如何跟人相處的忠告，其中保羅談到了怒氣。 　在第26和27節，保羅說：「你們若發脾氣，不可因這脾氣而犯罪；也不可生一整天的氣，不可讓魔鬼有機可乘。」保羅希望這些基督徒快速而且和平地解決他們的問題，他告訴他們，如果仍然心存怒氣，就會給魔鬼一個引誘他們去犯罪的機會。 　接著保羅提醒以弗所的基督徒去做會鼓勵別人的事情。如果遵從這個忠告，我們就不會傷害別人，也不會說讓自己後悔的壞話，我們反而會很快原諒別人，也不會留時間給魔鬼來慫恿我們犯罪。 　如果你今天對某人生氣，就遵從保羅的忠告，作一個有愛心、仁慈和饒恕別人的人。 —CW* 「要親切仁慈相對待，彼此饒恕，正如上帝藉著基督饒恕了你們一樣。」 以弗所書4:32 禱告：親愛的上帝，謝謝祢饒恕我的罪，求祢幫助我也饒恕別人。奉耶穌的名禱告，阿們！ (王亭惠譯)

Letter to Ephesus (4)
Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:26-32
Saturday, September 27, 2014

Paul gave the Ephesian Christians advice on how to get along with each other. One thing Paul talked about was anger. 　In verses 26 and 27 Paul said, “‘When you are angry, don't let that anger make you sin,' and don't stay angry all day. Don't give the devil a way to defeat you.” Paul wanted these Christians to settle their problems quickly and peacefully. He told them that if they stayed angry, that gave the devil a chance to tempt them to sin. 　Then Paul reminded the Ephesian Christians to do things that will encourage others. If we follow that advice, we will not hurt other people or say bad things that we will regret later. Instead, we will quickly forgive people and not give the devil time to encourage us to sin. 　If you become angry with someone today, follow Paul's advice. Be loving, kind and forgiving. —CW* “Be kind and loving to each other. Forgive each other the same as God forgave you through Christ.” Ephesians 4:32 PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for forgiving me of my sins. Help me to forgive other people. In Jesus' name. Amen.

赦免

赦免
聖經閱讀：馬太福音6:9-15 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年7月15日(二)

你可能會發現原諒別人是一件困難的事情。也許有家人虐待你，或者是你的丈夫或太太對你不忠，像這樣的情形，要去原諒別人也許很困難。 　我讀到一則故事，說一個拿槍的人開始在戲院向觀眾掃射的時候，有一位信主的弟兄正好在其中。這位弟兄被那槍手射傷，但是他說他原諒那個拿槍射他的人。 　在今天的經文中，耶穌說如果我們希望上帝赦免我們，我們就必須原諒別人。有時候要說出「我原諒你」是很困難的，但是當我們真正原諒了別人時，我們就擺脫了在我們心裡面的傷害和怒氣。 　也許有人傷害了你，就求上帝幫助你去愛並原諒那個人，然後去連絡他們並跟他們說：「我原諒你！」原諒那個人會在你的生活中帶給你平安。 －BP* 「你們若饒恕別人的過錯，你們的天父也會饒恕你們；你們若不饒恕別人的過錯，你們的天父也不會饒恕你們的過錯。」 馬太福音6:14-15 禱告：上帝，謝謝祢賜下赦罪之恩。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Forgiveness
Bible Reading: Matthew 6:9-15
Tuesday, July 15, 2014

You may find it hard to forgive some people. Maybe someone in your family has abused you. Or maybe your husband or wife has been unfaithful to you. In situations like this, it may be difficult to forgive. 　I read about a Christian man who was in a theater when a gunman started shooting at the crowd. The man was injured by the shooter. But he said he forgave the man who shot him. 　In our Bible verses Jesus said that if we want God to forgive us, we need to forgive other people. Sometimes it is very hard to say, “I forgive you.” But when we truly forgive others, we get rid of the hurt and anger inside us. 　Maybe there is someone who has hurt you. Ask God to help you love and forgive that person. Then contact them and tell them, “I forgive you!” Forgiving that person will give you peace in your life. —BP* “Yes, if you forgive others for the wrongs they do to you, then your Father in heaven will also forgive your wrongs. But if you don’t forgive others, then your Father in heaven will not forgive the wrongs you do.” Matthew 6:14-15 PRAYER: God, thank You for Your forgiveness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

耶穌做了什麼 (9)

耶穌做了什麼 (9)
聖經閱讀：路加福音23:26-43 現代中譯本|合和本
2014年1月9日(四)

有時候我們會覺得沒辦法去原諒那些傷害我們的人。當耶穌被釘在十字架上時，祂給了我們一個很棒的榜樣。 　在耶穌被釘上十字架之前，人們對祂做了許多可怕的事情。他們打祂、向祂吐口水、戲弄祂，並且將荊棘編的冠冕戴在祂的頭上。如果有人對你做了同樣的事情，你會有什麼感受呢？你會怎麼回應呢？ 　今天的經文告訴我們耶穌做了什麼。祂並沒有大聲向那些人咆哮，或請求上帝毁滅他們；耶穌也沒有對他們說不好的話，或試著反擊。耶穌原諒他們！第34節說：「耶穌說：『父親哪，赦免他們，因為他們不曉得自己在做甚麼。』」 　耶穌身處極大的痛苦中，祂已預備好死去，但是耶穌仍然原諒那些正在傷害祂的人。也許今天有人欺騙了你，或者說了你一些壞話，你會生氣並且反過來說他們的壞話嗎？或者，你會像耶穌一樣原諒他們呢？—JK 「要親切仁慈相對待，彼此饒恕，正如上帝藉著基督饒恕了你們一樣。」 以弗所書4:32 禱告：上帝，我願像耶穌一樣饒恕別人。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

WDJD (9)
Bible Reading: Luke 23:26-43
Thursday, January 9, 2014

Sometimes we feel that we cannot forgive people who have hurt us. When Jesus was on the cross, He gave us a wonderful example of forgiveness. 　Before Jesus was put on a cross, people did terrible things to Him. They hit Him, spit on Him, mocked Him, and put a crown of thorns on His head. If people did those things to you, how would you feel? What would you do? 　Our Bible Reading today tells us what Jesus did. He didn’t shout at the people or ask God to destroy them. Jesus didn’t say bad things about the people or try to hit them back. Jesus forgave! Verse 34 says, “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.’” 　Jesus was in terrible pain. He was ready to die. But Jesus still forgave the people who were hurting Him. Maybe someone will lie about you today or say bad things to you. Will you get mad and say bad things back to them? Or will you be like Jesus and forgive? —JK “Be kind and loving to each other. Forgive each other the same as God forgave you through Christ.” Ephesians 4:32 PRAYER: God, I want to be forgiving like Jesus. In His name. Amen.

原諒

原諒
聖經閱讀：羅馬書6:15-23 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年10月21日(一)

有時候我會看到新聞報導，說總統或州長會特赦一個犯人，這表示，這個犯人已經被原諒，他可以自由地離開監獄。 　當我信主時，上帝就原諒了我，祂赦免我的罪，並且使我擺脫罪的奴僕身分。今天經文的第17和18節說：「感謝上帝！雖然你們曾經是罪的奴僕，現在你們卻一心順從所傳授給你們的教訓。你們已經從罪中被釋放出來，而成為義的奴僕。」 　世上很多人都知道他們並不順從上帝，而且他們會對所犯的罪有罪惡感，但是他們感到困惑，不知道要怎麼做才能免除他們的罪。第23節給了這些人一個答案：「因為罪的代價是死亡；但是上帝所賜白白的恩典是讓我們在主基督耶穌的生命裏得到永恆的生命。」 　今天就跟人分享上帝的赦免，以及祂藉著耶穌所賜白白的救恩禮物。 —JR* 「現在，你們已經從罪中被釋放出來，作上帝的奴僕；你們把生命完全奉獻給他，所收穫的就是永恆的生命。」 羅馬書6:22 禱告：天上的父，謝謝祢藉著耶穌賜下救恩。奉主的名，阿們！ (尤榮輝譯)

Pardon
Bible Reading: Romans 6:15-23
Monday, October 21, 2013

Sometimes we see on the news that a president or governor has pardoned a prisoner. This means that the prisoner is forgiven, and he is free to leave prison. 　When I became a Christian, God pardoned me. He forgave my sins and freed me from being a slave to sin. Verses 17 and 18 of our Bible Reading say, “In the past you were slaves to sin — sin controlled you. But thank God, you fully obeyed what you were taught. You were made free from sin, and now you are slaves to what is right.” 　Many people in the world know that they disobey God, and they feel guilty for their sins. But they are confused. They do not know what to do to remove their sins. Verse 23 gives these people an answer. “When people sin, they earn what sin pays — death. But God gives his people a free gift — eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” 　Share with someone today about God’s forgiveness and His free gift of salvation through Jesus. —JR* “But now you are free from sin. You have become slaves of God, and the result is that you live only for God. This will bring you eternal life.” Romans 6:22 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for salvation through Jesus. In His name. Amen.

原諒他人

原諒他人
聖經閱讀：希伯來書10:16-25 現代中譯本|合和本
2013年8月12日(一)

當有人傷害我時，有時候我會想怎麼回過頭來傷害他們。大概所有人都曾對原諒他人有過掙扎，我們通常可以原諒他們，但其實我們並不情願這麼做。 　當有人傷害了我們，我們也許會想要看到他們受苦，就像我們受苦一樣。但是，真正的原諒是我們饒恕他們所做的事，而不是讓他們受苦。假設有人傷害了我，而我掐住他們的脖子並用力搖晃，然後嘴巴說：「我原諒你。」這樣，我並沒有照著耶穌的方式去做，也沒有真的原諒他們。 　經文的第17節說，上帝會赦免人的罪，並且「不再記住他們的罪惡和過犯」。當原諒傷害我們的人時，我們就必須像上帝這樣。 　也許今天就會有人傷害你，而你會怎麼做呢？你是否會反過來傷害他們呢？或者，你會像耶穌一樣充滿愛和饒恕呢？ —BL 「讓我們彼此關懷，激發愛心，勉勵行善。」 希伯來書10:24 禱告：慈愛的上帝，如果今天有人傷害我，幫助我有一顆充滿愛與饒恕的心。奉耶穌的名，阿們！ (林煜茹譯)

Forgiving Others
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:16-25
Monday, August 12, 2013

When someone hurts me, I sometimes think of how I can hurt them back. Probably all of us struggle with forgiving other people. Usually we can forgive them, but we don’t want to. 　When someone hurts us, we may want to see them suffer, just like we did. But true forgiveness means that instead of making them suffer, we forgive them for what they did. Suppose someone hurts me and I grab them by the neck and shake them. Then I say, “I forgive you.” I am not doing what Jesus would do. I am not truly forgiving them. 　Verse 17 of our Bible Reading says that God will forget people’s sins and “never again remember the evil they have done.” We need to be like that when we forgive people who have hurt us. 　Maybe someone will hurt you today. What will you do? Will you do something bad back to them? Or will you be like Jesus and be loving and forgiving? —BL “We should think about each other to see how we can encourage each other to show love and do good works.” Hebrews 10:24 PRAYER: Dear Loving God, if someone hurts me today, help me to have a heart filled with love and forgiveness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.