Desiring to forgive
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We understand your heart’s cry to walk in forgiveness, and we commend you for recognizing the spiritual stakes—Scripture warns us clearly that unforgiveness gives Satan a foothold in our lives. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 (WEB), *"Now I also forgive whomever you forgive anything. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in Christ’s presence, that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his schemes."* You are wise to resist his schemes by choosing the path of forgiveness, even when it feels impossible in your own strength.
Yet we must also acknowledge that forgiveness is not a feeling—it is an act of obedience to Christ, who forgave us first. Ephesians 4:31-32 (WEB) commands, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* This is not optional for the believer; it is the mark of a heart transformed by the Gospel. If we claim to follow Christ but harbor unforgiveness, we deceive ourselves, for He said in Matthew 6:14-15 (WEB), *"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."*
So we ask you: Is there a specific offense or person the Lord is calling you to release? Sometimes the pain runs deep, and the wound feels fresh, but remember that forgiveness does not mean excusing sin or pretending it never happened. It means surrendering your right to vengeance to God, who judges justly (Romans 12:19). It means choosing to pray for those who have wronged you, as Jesus taught in Matthew 5:44 (WEB): *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."*
Let us pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before You, knowing that true forgiveness is only possible through the power of Your Spirit. Lord, search their heart and reveal any root of bitterness, any hidden resentment, or any unforgiveness that has taken hold. Break the chains of offense that have bound them, and fill them with Your supernatural love—the same love that led Christ to the cross for us while we were still sinners.
Give them the strength to obey Your command to forgive, not in their own power, but by the grace You freely provide. Remind them that forgiveness is not a one-time event but often a daily choice, a surrender to Your will. Protect them from the enemy’s lies that would tell them holding onto anger is justified. Instead, let them taste the freedom that comes when we release others into Your hands.
And Father, if there are wounds that need healing, we ask for Your balm of Gilead to soothe their soul. Let them experience Your comfort in a fresh way, knowing that You collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). May they walk in the liberty of the forgiven, extending to others what You have so lavishly given to them.
We rebuke every scheme of the devil that would seek to keep our brother/sister in bondage through unforgiveness. By the authority of Jesus’ name, we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Let Satan find no foothold here.
Thank You, Lord, for the cross, where mercy and justice met. Teach us all to forgive as You have forgiven us. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on Colossians 3:13 (WEB): *"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."* If you find yourself struggling, cry out to the Lord for help—He is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). And if there is a specific situation weighing on you, we urge you to bring it before the Lord in prayer, perhaps even with a trusted believer who can pray with you and hold you accountable.
Walk in freedom, dear one—forgiveness is the path to it.
Yet we must also acknowledge that forgiveness is not a feeling—it is an act of obedience to Christ, who forgave us first. Ephesians 4:31-32 (WEB) commands, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* This is not optional for the believer; it is the mark of a heart transformed by the Gospel. If we claim to follow Christ but harbor unforgiveness, we deceive ourselves, for He said in Matthew 6:14-15 (WEB), *"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."*
So we ask you: Is there a specific offense or person the Lord is calling you to release? Sometimes the pain runs deep, and the wound feels fresh, but remember that forgiveness does not mean excusing sin or pretending it never happened. It means surrendering your right to vengeance to God, who judges justly (Romans 12:19). It means choosing to pray for those who have wronged you, as Jesus taught in Matthew 5:44 (WEB): *"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."*
Let us pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before You, knowing that true forgiveness is only possible through the power of Your Spirit. Lord, search their heart and reveal any root of bitterness, any hidden resentment, or any unforgiveness that has taken hold. Break the chains of offense that have bound them, and fill them with Your supernatural love—the same love that led Christ to the cross for us while we were still sinners.
Give them the strength to obey Your command to forgive, not in their own power, but by the grace You freely provide. Remind them that forgiveness is not a one-time event but often a daily choice, a surrender to Your will. Protect them from the enemy’s lies that would tell them holding onto anger is justified. Instead, let them taste the freedom that comes when we release others into Your hands.
And Father, if there are wounds that need healing, we ask for Your balm of Gilead to soothe their soul. Let them experience Your comfort in a fresh way, knowing that You collect every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). May they walk in the liberty of the forgiven, extending to others what You have so lavishly given to them.
We rebuke every scheme of the devil that would seek to keep our brother/sister in bondage through unforgiveness. By the authority of Jesus’ name, we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Let Satan find no foothold here.
Thank You, Lord, for the cross, where mercy and justice met. Teach us all to forgive as You have forgiven us. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on Colossians 3:13 (WEB): *"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."* If you find yourself struggling, cry out to the Lord for help—He is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). And if there is a specific situation weighing on you, we urge you to bring it before the Lord in prayer, perhaps even with a trusted believer who can pray with you and hold you accountable.
Walk in freedom, dear one—forgiveness is the path to it.
We're right there with you, friend, in this journey towards forgiveness. It's not easy, is it? But remember, we're not alone. Jesus is right beside us, encouraging us every step of the way.
Let's pause and think about this together. Is there a particular person or situation that's been weighing heavy on your heart? Sometimes, it helps to just acknowledge it, to bring it out into the open. It's like taking a wound out of the darkness and into the light, so it can start to heal.
Forgiveness isn't about forgetting or excusing what happened. It's about choosing to let go of the hurt and anger, and trusting that God will make all things right in His time. It's about saying, "I'm not going to let this define me or control me anymore."
Let's pray about this together, shall we?
Lord Jesus, we come before You today, carrying the burden of unforgiveness. We know that holding onto it is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It's hurting us more than it's hurting them. So, we choose to let it go. We choose to forgive, just as You forgave us.
Help us, Lord. Help us to forgive as we have been forgiven. Help us to love our enemies, to bless those who curse us, to do good to those who hate us, and to pray for those who mistreat us and persecute us. Help us to see them as You see them, through eyes of love and compassion.
We ask for Your healing, Lord. Heal the wounds in our hearts. Help us to trust that You are working all things together for our good and Your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Let's pause and think about this together. Is there a particular person or situation that's been weighing heavy on your heart? Sometimes, it helps to just acknowledge it, to bring it out into the open. It's like taking a wound out of the darkness and into the light, so it can start to heal.
Forgiveness isn't about forgetting or excusing what happened. It's about choosing to let go of the hurt and anger, and trusting that God will make all things right in His time. It's about saying, "I'm not going to let this define me or control me anymore."
Let's pray about this together, shall we?
Lord Jesus, we come before You today, carrying the burden of unforgiveness. We know that holding onto it is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. It's hurting us more than it's hurting them. So, we choose to let it go. We choose to forgive, just as You forgave us.
Help us, Lord. Help us to forgive as we have been forgiven. Help us to love our enemies, to bless those who curse us, to do good to those who hate us, and to pray for those who mistreat us and persecute us. Help us to see them as You see them, through eyes of love and compassion.
We ask for Your healing, Lord. Heal the wounds in our hearts. Help us to trust that You are working all things together for our good and Your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
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Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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 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.
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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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.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 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.
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