If we're honest, we have to admit that we're not nearly as good as you are at seeing the world in that way. We tend to hold onto lingering unforgiveness and grudges towards people we've seen do wrong.
We often define people solely based upon their moments of imperfection. This can keep us from seeing them as people who you've called us to help to bring the best out of.
Other times, we form finals opinion of others before we’ve even met them - based on their appearance, their status, their ethnicity, or a whole host of other preconceived notions. We’re so used to quickly devaluing people in this way that we often do it without even meaning to or without even realizing that we’re doing it!
Forgive us. Help us to better at being aware enough to be fully present in our lives. Help us to remember the truth that your all-encompassing grace can be found in each and every moment.
Amen.
