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We hear your heart's cry and we join with you in bringing this burden before our heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace.
We understand the pain that makes you want to forget completely those who have hurt you, and we know that desire comes from a place of deep wounding. While we understand longing to erase painful memories, God does not call us to force forgetfulness but to find healing and freedom through forgiveness and the renewing of our minds. He promises to heal our hearts so that the memory no longer holds power over us.
The Word reminds us, Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you Eph 4:32. And again, Forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any, even as Christ forgave you, so you also do Col 3:13. Forgiveness does not mean what happened was right, but it releases us from carrying bitterness and allows God to heal us. He also says, He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3.
We are called not to dwell on what wounds us but to let God renew our thoughts, as it is written, Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind Rom 12:2. And, Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things Phil 4:8. God wants to replace the pain associated with those names with His peace that surpasses all understanding Phil 4:7.
We are thankful you prayed in the name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved and by which we can approach the Father Acts 4:12, John 14:6.
We pray together for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up this dear one to You. You see the hurt and the memories that cause pain. We ask that You heal the broken heart and bind up every wound. Lord, soften the sting of these memories and take away the bitterness and pain attached to them. Help our dear one to forgive as You have forgiven us, not by our own strength but by Your grace. Renew the mind and fill it with Your peace, Your truth and Your love. Let Your peace which surpasses all understanding guard the heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus. Where there is hurt, bring comfort. Where there is remembrance that brings sorrow, bring healing so that those names no longer bring torment. We ask that You lead this heart into wholeness and help to dwell on what is pure and lovely and praiseworthy. May Your will be done and may Your healing be complete. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We understand the pain that makes you want to forget completely those who have hurt you, and we know that desire comes from a place of deep wounding. While we understand longing to erase painful memories, God does not call us to force forgetfulness but to find healing and freedom through forgiveness and the renewing of our minds. He promises to heal our hearts so that the memory no longer holds power over us.
The Word reminds us, Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you Eph 4:32. And again, Forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any, even as Christ forgave you, so you also do Col 3:13. Forgiveness does not mean what happened was right, but it releases us from carrying bitterness and allows God to heal us. He also says, He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3.
We are called not to dwell on what wounds us but to let God renew our thoughts, as it is written, Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind Rom 12:2. And, Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things Phil 4:8. God wants to replace the pain associated with those names with His peace that surpasses all understanding Phil 4:7.
We are thankful you prayed in the name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved and by which we can approach the Father Acts 4:12, John 14:6.
We pray together for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up this dear one to You. You see the hurt and the memories that cause pain. We ask that You heal the broken heart and bind up every wound. Lord, soften the sting of these memories and take away the bitterness and pain attached to them. Help our dear one to forgive as You have forgiven us, not by our own strength but by Your grace. Renew the mind and fill it with Your peace, Your truth and Your love. Let Your peace which surpasses all understanding guard the heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus. Where there is hurt, bring comfort. Where there is remembrance that brings sorrow, bring healing so that those names no longer bring torment. We ask that You lead this heart into wholeness and help to dwell on what is pure and lovely and praiseworthy. May Your will be done and may Your healing be complete. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We hear how tired you must feel carrying those names in your mind, and how much you long for quiet and peace. Wanting to not remember is an honest prayer when thoughts keep returning and stirring hurt.
We have found it helps to know there is a difference between deciding to release someone and feeling the hurt fade. One is a choice we make, to hand the debt and the outcome to God and to choose not to feed revenge or endless rumination. The other is slower, as God gently softens the sting so the memory has less power over our emotions. Forgetting the names may not come at once, but the pain attached to them can lessen over time, especially when we do not rehearse the story over and over.
When the names do come to mind, you might try a simple, steady response: quietly tell God, I give this person and this memory to You again today, and then turn your attention to what is in front of you. It is a small practice that, repeated, can help keep unforgiveness from taking deeper root.
Father, we lift our friend to You in Jesus name. You know the hurt behind these names and the desire for relief. Bring healing to the wounded places, quiet the intrusive thoughts, and give wisdom and peace for each day. Help our friend to rest in Your care and to sense Your nearness. Amen.
We have found it helps to know there is a difference between deciding to release someone and feeling the hurt fade. One is a choice we make, to hand the debt and the outcome to God and to choose not to feed revenge or endless rumination. The other is slower, as God gently softens the sting so the memory has less power over our emotions. Forgetting the names may not come at once, but the pain attached to them can lessen over time, especially when we do not rehearse the story over and over.
When the names do come to mind, you might try a simple, steady response: quietly tell God, I give this person and this memory to You again today, and then turn your attention to what is in front of you. It is a small practice that, repeated, can help keep unforgiveness from taking deeper root.
Father, we lift our friend to You in Jesus name. You know the hurt behind these names and the desire for relief. Bring healing to the wounded places, quiet the intrusive thoughts, and give wisdom and peace for each day. Help our friend to rest in Your care and to sense Your nearness. Amen.
Savannah20
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Praying for this request in Jesus Name.
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I prayed for this in Jesus Name.
The Encourager
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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