Bringing criticism, judgment, and self-righteousness into relationships is all too easy. Saying "Why didn't you..." "You should have..." or "I told you so" requires no effort. But being gracious is what we need, and that's what Christ calls us to be. We're human. We're going to disappoint one another. We're not always going to meet each other's needs.
"Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8 (NAS)
How has Christ shown you grace, and how can His grace spill over in your relationships?
Ephesians 4:2, "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." (NIV)
What you can do today to show a gracious attitude toward someone else? Some ideas:
· Let it go.
· Assume the best.
· In your quiet time, think about the different ways God has covered you with grace rather than burdened you with judgment.
· Hang around friends with gracious attitudes. Let their attitudes rub off on you.
· Be careful of keeping company with people who are constantly bashing and bad-mouthing other people. Their bad attitudes are likely to affect yours.
· Don't say, "I told you so."
Now, go! Spread the love - with grace.
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