Monday, March 5th
Peter went up to Jesus and said, "Lord, how often must I forgive My brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times?" Jesus answered,
"Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times."
Matthew 18:21-22

To love deeply and generously it is necessary to be prepared for hurt and pain. As love increases so does the capacity for suffering, and this in turn challenges the soul either to hate and bitterness or to a deeper, caring sensitivity.

Consider but the Father's love and His forgiving. So prodigally has He loved throughout the ages despite the waywardness of men that He has given in time and ceaselessly offers His beloved Son for their salvation and for love's fulfilment.

Seek to acquire the disposition of loving and self-giving through the power and light of My Indwelling. So will your loving encircle those whom you encounter. And when offence is caused pain will be experienced but hurt and bitterness will be contained. So will the relationship be progressed and so will the capacity for deep and selfless loving.