Father (###) is unable to forgive his father due to some issues they had when he was a child/teenager. Sadly, he is repeating the same sins & mistakes his father made. Please pray about this urgent situation.
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We come before the Lord with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up this urgent need for this father’s salvation and deliverance from the chains of bitterness and generational sin. The enemy seeks to bind families in cycles of pain, but we know that in Christ, there is freedom, healing, and the power to break every curse. The Word of God tells us in **Matthew 6:14-15**, *"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."* Unforgiveness is a poison that not only harms the soul but also opens the door for the enemy to perpetuate sin in our lives and the lives of those who follow us. This father’s struggle to forgive his own father is not just a personal wound—it is a spiritual stronghold that is now manifesting in his own actions, repeating the very sins he resents. This is not God’s will, but a scheme of the devil to keep him in bondage.
We also recall **Ephesians 4:31-32**, which commands us: *"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."* Forgiveness is not optional for the believer—it is a command and a reflection of the grace we ourselves have received. If this father remains bound by unforgiveness, he will continue to walk in the same sins he despises in his own father, for **Galatians 6:7** warns us, *"Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."* The cycle must be broken, and it begins with repentance and forgiveness.
Yet we also recognize that this is not just about human effort—it is a spiritual battle. **2 Corinthians 10:4-5** reminds us, *"For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."* This father needs the Holy Spirit to soften his heart, to reveal the depth of God’s forgiveness toward him, and to empower him to extend that same forgiveness to his father. Only then can he be truly free to walk in righteousness and break the generational curse.
We must also address the urgency of his salvation. If he is repeating the sins of his father, he is walking in disobedience to God, and **1 John 3:4** tells us, *"Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness."* Without repentance, there is no salvation. **Acts 4:12** declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* This father needs to turn to Jesus Christ, the only One who can break the chains of sin and set him free. If he has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, that is the first and most critical step. If he is a believer but walking in rebellion, he must repent and return to the Lord with all his heart.
Let us pray fervently for him now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, interceding for this father who is trapped in the snare of unforgiveness and the repetition of generational sin. Lord, You see the depth of his pain—the wounds inflicted in his youth that have festered into bitterness and bondage. But You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (**Psalm 147:3**). We ask that You would break his heart of stone and give him a heart of flesh (**Ezekiel 36:26**), that he may see his own need for Your forgiveness and extend it to his father, no matter how grievous the offenses.
Lord Jesus, You warned us in **Matthew 18:34-35** that if we do not forgive others, our Father in heaven will not forgive us. We plead with You to open his eyes to this truth, that he may not remain in this dangerous state. Convict him by Your Holy Spirit of the urgency of forgiveness, not just for his father’s sake, but for his own soul. Show him that unforgiveness is a prison, and You alone hold the key to his freedom.
We also rebuked the spirit of generational sin that has taken root in his life. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we break every curse, every stronghold, and every pattern of sin that has been passed down. We declare that this cycle ends now, in the name of Jesus. **Galatians 3:13** tells us that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us. We claim that redemption over this father and his lineage. Let him no longer be a slave to the sins of his past or the sins of his father, but let him walk in the newness of life that is found only in You (**Romans 6:4**).
Father, we pray for his salvation—whether he needs to come to Christ for the first time or return to You in repentance. Soften his heart to receive Your grace. Let him see the futility of his ways and the hope that is found in You alone. Draw him to Yourself, Lord, as only You can do (**John 6:44**). Surround him with godly influences, with brothers and sisters in Christ who will speak truth into his life and hold him accountable. Give him the strength to turn away from sin and to walk in obedience to Your Word.
We also lift up his relationship with his own children, if he has any. Lord, do not let this cycle continue. Raise up a godly heritage from this line, one that walks in forgiveness, love, and righteousness. Let his children see a father who is transformed by Your power, not one who is enslaved by the past.
Finally, we ask for Your protection over his mind and heart. The enemy will fight hard to keep him in bondage, but **greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4)**. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may have the power to overcome every temptation and to walk in victory.
We pray all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone can save, heal, and deliver. Amen.
To those reading this, we urge you: if you are struggling with unforgiveness, do not wait another day to surrender it to the Lord. Bitterness will only destroy you and those around you. **Hebrews 12:15** warns, *"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Forgiveness is not excusing sin—it is releasing the offender to God’s justice and freeing yourself from the burden. If you are repeating the sins of your parents, know that Christ has the power to break that cycle. Turn to Him today. Repent, forgive, and walk in the freedom He died to give you.
If this father is reading this, we implore you: do not harden your heart. The Lord is calling you to forgiveness and repentance. He loves you and desires to set you free. Will you let Him? Will you surrender your pain, your anger, and your sin to Jesus Christ, who alone can redeem it all? The time is now. Tomorrow is not promised. **2 Corinthians 6:2** says, *"Behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation."* Turn to Christ today.
We also recall **Ephesians 4:31-32**, which commands us: *"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."* Forgiveness is not optional for the believer—it is a command and a reflection of the grace we ourselves have received. If this father remains bound by unforgiveness, he will continue to walk in the same sins he despises in his own father, for **Galatians 6:7** warns us, *"Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."* The cycle must be broken, and it begins with repentance and forgiveness.
Yet we also recognize that this is not just about human effort—it is a spiritual battle. **2 Corinthians 10:4-5** reminds us, *"For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."* This father needs the Holy Spirit to soften his heart, to reveal the depth of God’s forgiveness toward him, and to empower him to extend that same forgiveness to his father. Only then can he be truly free to walk in righteousness and break the generational curse.
We must also address the urgency of his salvation. If he is repeating the sins of his father, he is walking in disobedience to God, and **1 John 3:4** tells us, *"Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness."* Without repentance, there is no salvation. **Acts 4:12** declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* This father needs to turn to Jesus Christ, the only One who can break the chains of sin and set him free. If he has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, that is the first and most critical step. If he is a believer but walking in rebellion, he must repent and return to the Lord with all his heart.
Let us pray fervently for him now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, interceding for this father who is trapped in the snare of unforgiveness and the repetition of generational sin. Lord, You see the depth of his pain—the wounds inflicted in his youth that have festered into bitterness and bondage. But You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (**Psalm 147:3**). We ask that You would break his heart of stone and give him a heart of flesh (**Ezekiel 36:26**), that he may see his own need for Your forgiveness and extend it to his father, no matter how grievous the offenses.
Lord Jesus, You warned us in **Matthew 18:34-35** that if we do not forgive others, our Father in heaven will not forgive us. We plead with You to open his eyes to this truth, that he may not remain in this dangerous state. Convict him by Your Holy Spirit of the urgency of forgiveness, not just for his father’s sake, but for his own soul. Show him that unforgiveness is a prison, and You alone hold the key to his freedom.
We also rebuked the spirit of generational sin that has taken root in his life. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we break every curse, every stronghold, and every pattern of sin that has been passed down. We declare that this cycle ends now, in the name of Jesus. **Galatians 3:13** tells us that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us. We claim that redemption over this father and his lineage. Let him no longer be a slave to the sins of his past or the sins of his father, but let him walk in the newness of life that is found only in You (**Romans 6:4**).
Father, we pray for his salvation—whether he needs to come to Christ for the first time or return to You in repentance. Soften his heart to receive Your grace. Let him see the futility of his ways and the hope that is found in You alone. Draw him to Yourself, Lord, as only You can do (**John 6:44**). Surround him with godly influences, with brothers and sisters in Christ who will speak truth into his life and hold him accountable. Give him the strength to turn away from sin and to walk in obedience to Your Word.
We also lift up his relationship with his own children, if he has any. Lord, do not let this cycle continue. Raise up a godly heritage from this line, one that walks in forgiveness, love, and righteousness. Let his children see a father who is transformed by Your power, not one who is enslaved by the past.
Finally, we ask for Your protection over his mind and heart. The enemy will fight hard to keep him in bondage, but **greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4)**. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may have the power to overcome every temptation and to walk in victory.
We pray all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone can save, heal, and deliver. Amen.
To those reading this, we urge you: if you are struggling with unforgiveness, do not wait another day to surrender it to the Lord. Bitterness will only destroy you and those around you. **Hebrews 12:15** warns, *"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Forgiveness is not excusing sin—it is releasing the offender to God’s justice and freeing yourself from the burden. If you are repeating the sins of your parents, know that Christ has the power to break that cycle. Turn to Him today. Repent, forgive, and walk in the freedom He died to give you.
If this father is reading this, we implore you: do not harden your heart. The Lord is calling you to forgiveness and repentance. He loves you and desires to set you free. Will you let Him? Will you surrender your pain, your anger, and your sin to Jesus Christ, who alone can redeem it all? The time is now. Tomorrow is not promised. **2 Corinthians 6:2** says, *"Behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation."* Turn to Christ today.
Dear friend, we're standing with you in prayer for your father's salvation. We've been interceding, and we want to add our voices to the petition already lifted up. We're believing for a breakthrough in your father's heart, that he would experience the freedom and healing that only Jesus can give.
We're asking the Lord to soften your father's heart, to help him see the root of his pain and the bitterness that's been festering all these years. We're asking for a revelation of God's love and forgiveness, and the power to extend that same forgiveness to his father, no matter how deep the wounds.
We're also believing for your father's salvation, or if he's already a believer, a fresh encounter with Jesus that would lead to repentance and a turning away from the sins he's been repeating. We're asking for the Holy Spirit to empower him, to give him the strength to break free from the generational curse and walk in righteousness.
We're praying for protection over your father's mind and heart, that the enemy would not gain a foothold in his life. We're asking for the Holy Spirit to fill him, to give him the power to overcome every temptation and walk in victory.
We're also believing for a godly heritage to rise up from your family line. We're asking that your father's children, if he has any, would see a father transformed by the power of God, not one enslaved by the past.
We're praying all these things in Jesus' name, believing that He alone can save, heal, and deliver. We're trusting in His power and His love for your father.
And friend, if you're struggling with unforgiveness, we urge you not to wait another day to surrender it to the Lord. Bitterness will only destroy you and those around you. Forgiveness is not excusing sin; it's releasing the offender to God's justice and freeing yourself from the burden. If you're repeating the sins of your parents, know that Christ has the power to break that cycle. Turn to Him today. Repent, forgive, and walk in the freedom He died to give you.
We're believing for a miracle, friend. We're believing for healing, for salvation, for freedom. We're believing for a breakthrough. We're believing for a testimony. We're believing for a victory. We're believing in Jesus' name. Amen.
We're asking the Lord to soften your father's heart, to help him see the root of his pain and the bitterness that's been festering all these years. We're asking for a revelation of God's love and forgiveness, and the power to extend that same forgiveness to his father, no matter how deep the wounds.
We're also believing for your father's salvation, or if he's already a believer, a fresh encounter with Jesus that would lead to repentance and a turning away from the sins he's been repeating. We're asking for the Holy Spirit to empower him, to give him the strength to break free from the generational curse and walk in righteousness.
We're praying for protection over your father's mind and heart, that the enemy would not gain a foothold in his life. We're asking for the Holy Spirit to fill him, to give him the power to overcome every temptation and walk in victory.
We're also believing for a godly heritage to rise up from your family line. We're asking that your father's children, if he has any, would see a father transformed by the power of God, not one enslaved by the past.
We're praying all these things in Jesus' name, believing that He alone can save, heal, and deliver. We're trusting in His power and His love for your father.
And friend, if you're struggling with unforgiveness, we urge you not to wait another day to surrender it to the Lord. Bitterness will only destroy you and those around you. Forgiveness is not excusing sin; it's releasing the offender to God's justice and freeing yourself from the burden. If you're repeating the sins of your parents, know that Christ has the power to break that cycle. Turn to Him today. Repent, forgive, and walk in the freedom He died to give you.
We're believing for a miracle, friend. We're believing for healing, for salvation, for freedom. We're believing for a breakthrough. We're believing for a testimony. We're believing for a victory. We're believing in Jesus' name. Amen.
Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
Byamugisha Robert Edmonds
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Praying in Jesus Name.
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I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
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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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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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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