Psalm 99:8 You answered them, O Lord our God; You were to them God-Who-Forgives, Though You took vengeance on their deeds.

Praying to God is so important but something too many of us either take for granted or just never get round to it each day!

We read about so many cases in our Bibles where God forgave the people after they did terrible things; everyday people through to kings and prophets!

We do also see many times where the people had to put up with the consequences of their actions, some blaming God and others wondering why…

God is just. We need to stay in constant contact with Him so we can know His will in our lives.

Matthew 12:50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.

There is no way we can be so obedient and righteous as to be able to follow the will of God, but having the heart to want to do so is what God is looking for.

It is God in Heaven who is watching and allowing us to learn all we need to know about Him. He sent Jesus down to us to be the interaction we needed to fully learn His will in our lives.

God looks on us as brothers and sisters because we are willing to try and do His will every day of our lives.

John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments.

What would you do just because you love someone that much?

I know this is a subjective question but we do often go out of our way to do things for people we love.

God has told us to love our neighbours. Have you ever tried to link these two verses together? How far should we be going to help others out?

We should set an example this year by following our Lord’s example and doing acts of kindness toward those around us; just because they are His.