
May 8, 2025

Bible Verse:
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Devotional:
Forgiveness isn’t a one-time event; it’s a way of life. In Unoffendable, Brant Hansen makes it clear that to live unoffended is to live in continual forgiveness. It means forgiving before the apology. Forgiving even when the other person doesn’t know they’ve wronged us. Forgiving when justice seems absent—because we trust God’s justice more than our own.
Christ forgave us completely and undeservedly. He didn’t wait until we “deserved” it. In the same way, we are called to forgive others as a reflection of His mercy in us. Forgiveness is not excusing wrongdoing—it’s choosing to live free from its grip. Today, let’s embrace forgiveness as our default setting.
Gracious God, thank You for forgiving me even when I didn’t deserve it. Help me to live in a constant posture of forgiveness. Make my heart quick to release hurt and eager to extend grace. Let my life reflect Your mercy. Amen.