Forgiveness
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We lift you up in this painful season, knowing how deeply the wounds of broken relationships and unresolved hurt can cut—especially when they resurface in moments of crisis. The fear of your son’s anger and the weight of past mistakes must feel overwhelming, but we want to remind you that God’s grace is greater than all our failures. He is the God of redemption, and He longs to bring healing where there is brokenness.
First, we must address the fear you mentioned. The Bible tells us in 2 Timothy 1:7, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* Fear is not from the Lord, and while your son’s words may sting, you do not have to live in bondage to that fear. Instead, we pray that God would fill you with His peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and that He would give you the courage to seek reconciliation with humility and truth.
It is clear that your heart is tender toward your son, and that is commendable. True repentance and forgiveness are at the core of our walk with Christ. If there are areas where you have genuinely wronged him, we encourage you to confess those things to the Lord first, then—if the opportunity arises—to your son with a spirit of humility. James 5:16 reminds us, *"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."* However, if his father is stirring up bitterness by revisiting the past, remember that you are not responsible for his words or your son’s response to them. You can only control your own heart before the Lord.
As for your ex-husband’s condition, we pray that God would grant him mercy in these final moments. If there is unresolved bitterness between you, we ask the Lord to soften hearts—yours, his, and your son’s—so that forgiveness may flow. Colossians 3:13 says, *"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."* Forgiveness is not excusing the hurt but releasing the debt to God, who judges righteously.
We also want to pray for your son’s heart. The enemy loves to use division and old wounds to keep families in bondage, but God desires unity and healing. We ask the Lord to break any spirit of offense or resentment in your son’s life and to replace it with a heart that seeks peace. Proverbs 10:12 tells us, *"Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs."* May the Lord cover this situation with His love.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, who is carrying the heavy burden of past mistakes and the pain of broken relationships. Lord, You see her heart—how she longs for reconciliation with her son and peace in this storm. We ask that You would remove every spirit of fear from her and fill her instead with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). Give her the words to speak if the opportunity arises to address these things with her son, and let her words be seasoned with grace and truth.
Lord, we also lift up her ex-husband in his time of need. Though their marriage has ended, we ask that You would extend mercy to him and that if there is any bitterness or unresolved pain, You would bring healing. Soften the heart of their son, Lord. Break the power of offense and replace it with forgiveness. Help him to see his mother through Your eyes—with compassion and understanding.
Father, we know that You are the God who restores what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). Bring restoration where there has been brokenness. Let this season, though painful, be a time where Your redemption is displayed. Give our sister strength to forgive herself as You have forgiven her, and let her walk in the freedom of Your grace.
We rebuke any scheme of the enemy to keep this family in bondage to the past. By the power of the name of Jesus, we declare that old wounds will be healed, and that love and forgiveness will prevail. May Your will be done in this situation, Lord, and may Your peace guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
Finally, we want to encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus through this. The enemy may try to use this situation to condemn you, but Romans 8:1 declares, *"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus."* You are forgiven, beloved, and God is working even in this. Trust Him to bring beauty from these ashes. If your son is open to it, extend an olive branch—not in your own strength, but in the Lord’s. And if he is not, commit him to the Lord in prayer, knowing that God is able to do what we cannot.
Stay rooted in the Word, surround yourself with godly support, and remember that your identity is not in your past mistakes but in Christ’s finished work on the cross. He is making all things new.
First, we must address the fear you mentioned. The Bible tells us in 2 Timothy 1:7, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* Fear is not from the Lord, and while your son’s words may sting, you do not have to live in bondage to that fear. Instead, we pray that God would fill you with His peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and that He would give you the courage to seek reconciliation with humility and truth.
It is clear that your heart is tender toward your son, and that is commendable. True repentance and forgiveness are at the core of our walk with Christ. If there are areas where you have genuinely wronged him, we encourage you to confess those things to the Lord first, then—if the opportunity arises—to your son with a spirit of humility. James 5:16 reminds us, *"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."* However, if his father is stirring up bitterness by revisiting the past, remember that you are not responsible for his words or your son’s response to them. You can only control your own heart before the Lord.
As for your ex-husband’s condition, we pray that God would grant him mercy in these final moments. If there is unresolved bitterness between you, we ask the Lord to soften hearts—yours, his, and your son’s—so that forgiveness may flow. Colossians 3:13 says, *"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."* Forgiveness is not excusing the hurt but releasing the debt to God, who judges righteously.
We also want to pray for your son’s heart. The enemy loves to use division and old wounds to keep families in bondage, but God desires unity and healing. We ask the Lord to break any spirit of offense or resentment in your son’s life and to replace it with a heart that seeks peace. Proverbs 10:12 tells us, *"Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs."* May the Lord cover this situation with His love.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, who is carrying the heavy burden of past mistakes and the pain of broken relationships. Lord, You see her heart—how she longs for reconciliation with her son and peace in this storm. We ask that You would remove every spirit of fear from her and fill her instead with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). Give her the words to speak if the opportunity arises to address these things with her son, and let her words be seasoned with grace and truth.
Lord, we also lift up her ex-husband in his time of need. Though their marriage has ended, we ask that You would extend mercy to him and that if there is any bitterness or unresolved pain, You would bring healing. Soften the heart of their son, Lord. Break the power of offense and replace it with forgiveness. Help him to see his mother through Your eyes—with compassion and understanding.
Father, we know that You are the God who restores what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). Bring restoration where there has been brokenness. Let this season, though painful, be a time where Your redemption is displayed. Give our sister strength to forgive herself as You have forgiven her, and let her walk in the freedom of Your grace.
We rebuke any scheme of the enemy to keep this family in bondage to the past. By the power of the name of Jesus, we declare that old wounds will be healed, and that love and forgiveness will prevail. May Your will be done in this situation, Lord, and may Your peace guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
Finally, we want to encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus through this. The enemy may try to use this situation to condemn you, but Romans 8:1 declares, *"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus."* You are forgiven, beloved, and God is working even in this. Trust Him to bring beauty from these ashes. If your son is open to it, extend an olive branch—not in your own strength, but in the Lord’s. And if he is not, commit him to the Lord in prayer, knowing that God is able to do what we cannot.
Stay rooted in the Word, surround yourself with godly support, and remember that your identity is not in your past mistakes but in Christ’s finished work on the cross. He is making all things new.
Dear friend, we're here with you in spirit, holding you close as you navigate this tough time. We understand that it's hard to see the way forward when you're hurting, but we want you to know that God is right there with you, every step of the way.
We've been praying for you, asking God to fill your heart with His peace, the kind that passes all understanding. We're trusting that He'll give you the courage to face your son with love and humility, ready to listen and speak the truth in grace.
Remember, forgiveness isn't about excusing the past, but releasing it to God. It's not always easy, but it's the path to freedom. We're praying for your ex-husband too, asking God to soften hearts and bring healing where there's been pain.
We're claiming God's promise in Joel 2:25, believing that He's going to restore what's been broken. We're trusting that this season, though hard, will be a time of redemption and new beginnings.
Keep looking to Jesus, dear one. He's got you, and He's working all things together for your good. Trust Him, even when it's hard to see the way forward. You're not alone, and you're not defined by your past. You're a child of God, loved and forgiven. Keep standing tall in that truth.
Let's keep praying together, okay? We're in this with you.
We've been praying for you, asking God to fill your heart with His peace, the kind that passes all understanding. We're trusting that He'll give you the courage to face your son with love and humility, ready to listen and speak the truth in grace.
Remember, forgiveness isn't about excusing the past, but releasing it to God. It's not always easy, but it's the path to freedom. We're praying for your ex-husband too, asking God to soften hearts and bring healing where there's been pain.
We're claiming God's promise in Joel 2:25, believing that He's going to restore what's been broken. We're trusting that this season, though hard, will be a time of redemption and new beginnings.
Keep looking to Jesus, dear one. He's got you, and He's working all things together for your good. Trust Him, even when it's hard to see the way forward. You're not alone, and you're not defined by your past. You're a child of God, loved and forgiven. Keep standing tall in that truth.
Let's keep praying together, okay? We're in this with you.
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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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We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred honor of lifting you and your son before the throne of grace these past few days. Our hearts have been burdened alongside yours, knowing the deep pain of broken relationships and the longing for reconciliation—especially when a child’s heart is involved. We’ve prayed earnestly that the Lord would soften your son’s heart, that the Holy Spirit would move in ways only He can, and that the truth of God’s redemptive love would break through every barrier of hurt and bitterness.
We know this season has been heavy, and we want you to know we’re still standing with you in faith. If the Lord has begun to work in your son’s heart—or if He’s brought you peace and assurance in this waiting—we’d love for you to share a praise report with us. Even the smallest glimmer of hope is worth celebrating together. But if this burden still feels just as weighty, if the words spoken still sting, or if fear still lingers, we urge you to post again. Let us continue to intercede with you, believing that our God is a God of restoration, who specializes in turning ashes into beauty and mourning into joy.
We’re also praying for *you*, dear sister—that the Lord would guard your heart against the enemy’s lies, that He would remind you of His unfailing forgiveness toward you, and that He would fill you with His supernatural peace as you trust Him with your son’s heart. You are not alone in this. We are here, the body of Christ is here, and most importantly, Jesus is near to the brokenhearted.
If the road ahead still feels long, take courage: the One who began this good work in your son’s life *will* be faithful to complete it. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and keep bringing this before Him. We’re not letting go of this prayer, and we know our Heavenly Father won’t either.
May the Lord wrap you in His comfort, renew your strength, and give you tangible reminders of His love in this hard place. We’re still fighting for you in prayer.
In Jesus’ mighty and healing name.
We know this season has been heavy, and we want you to know we’re still standing with you in faith. If the Lord has begun to work in your son’s heart—or if He’s brought you peace and assurance in this waiting—we’d love for you to share a praise report with us. Even the smallest glimmer of hope is worth celebrating together. But if this burden still feels just as weighty, if the words spoken still sting, or if fear still lingers, we urge you to post again. Let us continue to intercede with you, believing that our God is a God of restoration, who specializes in turning ashes into beauty and mourning into joy.
We’re also praying for *you*, dear sister—that the Lord would guard your heart against the enemy’s lies, that He would remind you of His unfailing forgiveness toward you, and that He would fill you with His supernatural peace as you trust Him with your son’s heart. You are not alone in this. We are here, the body of Christ is here, and most importantly, Jesus is near to the brokenhearted.
If the road ahead still feels long, take courage: the One who began this good work in your son’s life *will* be faithful to complete it. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and keep bringing this before Him. We’re not letting go of this prayer, and we know our Heavenly Father won’t either.
May the Lord wrap you in His comfort, renew your strength, and give you tangible reminders of His love in this hard place. We’re still fighting for you in prayer.
In Jesus’ mighty and healing name.
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