I remember a time when I had spent a lot of time on my lego creation. My brother was admiring my work when he accidentally broke the army base I made. I got really angry and yelled at him, telling him I couldn't believe how mean he was. I snatched the lego remains from him and ordered him out of my room and to never come back. I shut the door to ensure he didn't try. I started gathering the scattered lego pieces when I heard Jayson crying. My heart sank and I knew I had said some mean things that I didn't mean.
At that moment I remembered Jesus and the lessons he taught. I remember the story of an angry crowd that came to take Jesus away, a mean man had his ear cut off. Jesus chose the right by healing, caring, and forgiving for the man, even though the man was there to hurt Jesus. I also thought about the saints in Missouri that were treated very badly, Jesus told them to forgive and not fight and that he would help them if they choose the right.
I wanted to make things right with Jayson. I opened my door and went looking for him. He was in his room sniffling, playing with his army men. I told him I was sorry for the things I had said to him and asked him to forgive me, I also forgave him for ruining my army base. Then I invited him to come into my room and play lego army with me. Jayson got very happy, my heart felt better and we had a lot of fun. I know Jesus helped me just like he said he would. Forgiveness is important because it helps us live like Jesus and will help us be happier.
I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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