Daily Devotion

Attitude Adjustment

When someone we love does us wrong, it seems to hurt much worse than if it were a mere stranger. Stung by the injustice of it all, we’re quick to put on our protective coat of armor, avoiding all contact with the offending person. Soon the hurt festers, and before we even realize it, our emotions are out of control, affecting our self-esteem and how we feel, think, and act about everything. We take a self-righteous attitude—all the while insisting that we’re okay. When we fall this low, Satan has us right where he wants us! There’s a reason that God places such a high priority on maintaining pure thoughts. We can’t possibly live a joy-filled life with Jesus if we hold grudges or hard feelings toward the ones that hurt us. Instead, we need to do what the Bible has instructed us to do in Psalm 51:10 (NKJV): “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” If you are struggling with forgiveness, ask God to give you an attitude adjustment, replacing all hurt with an extra measure of God’s love! And ask Him to let you see those who hurt you through His eyes so that you’ll respond with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. When you do, all anger, hurt, and self-righteousness will melt away, and you’ll soon see that forgiveness . . . erased the pain! Texts: Romans 8:5, Ephesians 4:31-32, Luke 17:3-4, Romans 12:17-21

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