Creator of all, as the dawn breaks and spreads its light over the horizon, let us embrace the teaching of forbearance and forgiveness.

In the quiet moments of this morning, help us reflect on the forgiveness that Christ has bestowed upon us, a profound and unconditional gift.

Teach us, O Lord, to extend this same forgiveness to others.

Let us hold no ledger of wrongs but, instead, open our arms in a gesture of peace.

As we face each other, let our hearts be softened by the memory of Your infinite forgiveness, guiding us to forgive not only with our lips but with every action and thought.

May our day be filled with acts of kindness and words of peace, echoing Christ’s legacy of love.

Amen.

Colossians 3:13

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye