Rehobot Youth Daily Devotional – Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Today’s devotional is titled:
When Forgiveness Is Hard
“Though they intended to harm me, God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”
— Genesis 50:20
Forgiveness is never easy—especially when the hurt comes from those closest to us. Joseph understood that feeling very well. He was betrayed by his own brothers, sold like a commodity, treated unfairly, and had to endure a long period of suffering that he never chose. Humanly speaking, Joseph had every reason to hold on to his anger and seek revenge.
But when Joseph finally found himself in a position of power, he chose a different path. He did not deny that what his brothers had done was wrong. He did not twist the facts. But Joseph saw beyond that—he saw the hand of God still at work behind the pain, betrayal, and conflict he had experienced.
From Joseph, we learn that forgiveness does not mean minimizing pain or pretending not to be hurt. Forgiveness is a conscious decision not to let bitterness rule the heart. Joseph did not allow his past to dictate how he loved in the present.
In conflict, we often ask, “Why is this happening to me?” Joseph invites us to shift that question to, “What is God doing through this?” Because love and truth can walk together—we can be honest about our wounds, while choosing not to repay evil with evil.
What To Do?
1. Be honest with God about the wounds or conflicts that are still difficult for you to forgive.
2. Ask for a heart that wants to see God’s plan, not just your pain.
3. Take one small step today to let go of bitterness—through prayer, attitude, or a more loving response.
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