Colossians 3:13
Make allowances for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others (NLT).
Prayer: Thank God for forgiving you through the sacrifice of his son. Ask him for the wisdom and courage to forgive each other seventy times as many times as it takes. (Also consider bringing up people whom you need to forgive at work, at church, or in other situations, because these issues could be affecting how you treat your spouse or children.)
Action: Practice “quick forgiveness” this week no matter what the offense. Don’t let “little things” fester. Pick up that phone and make that call. (For discussion questions, see page 242 in Appendix A.)