Courage to Forgive
"Forgive, and you will be forgiven."Luke 6:37
Reflection
Holding a grudge feels like protection but it is weight. Forgiving takes more courage than getting even, and it frees the forgiver first.
Prayer
Jesus, give me courage to really forgive. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- Why does a grudge feel like protection?
- Why does forgiving take courage?
- Who is freed first when we forgive?
5-minute activity
Hold a closed fist tightly for a minute, then open it. Talk about how holding a grudge is tiring. Each person names someone to forgive silently and prays. Read Luke 6:37.