In this blog series we want to show you that it is actually really easy to make an impact where you live. We hope you start to see that more by reading this series!
One of the last things Jesus did on the cross was forgiving the people that put him there. It is very interesting to think that Jesus put such a value on demonstrating the need of not holding a grudge. And when you think about it you realize that whatever anyone did to you, it probably doesn’t come close to this moment in Luke 23.34.
But why did Jesus focus so much on this Point? If you want relationships and friendships to work, you can’t hold things against each other. It is important to let go of things. If you always have in the back of your head the comment that was made about how your house is not as clean or your garden isn’t weeded well enough, you will not be able to go deeper in relationship. The most loving thing to you and your neighbor at this point is to forgive and move forward. Relationships can bring up things that are hurtful, and that is also true for relationships with neighbors.
Also remember, sometimes you have to forgive a lot till you see change. Jesus said to forgive 7 times 70 (Matthew 18.22). That pretty much means always!
To have true relationship we can’t keep holding a grudge!
- Ask God what grudges you are holding against neighbors or people in your life!
- Forgive them for that and have a new beginning.
- See how your relationship and the way you see that person will improve!
Hey our friend
We hope you had a great week. Last week we were teaching our students and a friend from our church here on how to love the neighborhood they are living in and to bring hope through the gospel. Pray that God will use the teaching to let it go deeper into their hearts so they start doing it.
Jen and I also had a wonderful week together as well. We started to study the bible specifically on the life of Jesus together to learn new things about him. It will be a wonderful time!
First of all thank you to all who support us in our work here! You are a huge blessing to us! May god bless you richly!
Here a request! Over the last few months we lost about $287 in monthly support through changes of circumstances in peoples lives. So at this point we need about $1560 more in monthly support to be fully funded. We want to ask for your help in sharing with people you know that have a heart for missions and would be interested in joining our support team. Of course if you are not a part of it you are welcome to join as well! When you click on this link you find out more how to do that. Thank you for all your help in this area.
Remember this week to forgive people that you hold a grudge against!
Have a blessed week
Markus and Jen
P.s. We just wanted to share this beautiful song with you! Enjoy
https://youtu.be/xX15hq2VxdQ