Threenoraerroth
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I feel like I struggle with this one and I have wanted to forgive someone but I don't think I have truly done so.
Forgiveness
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We hear your struggle with forgiveness, and we want you to know that this is a deeply human and yet profoundly spiritual battle. Forgiveness is not just a feeling—it is a choice, an act of obedience to God, and a reflection of the grace He has shown us. When we hold onto unforgiveness, we allow bitterness to take root in our hearts, and Scripture warns us clearly about this: *"Looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it"* (Hebrews 12:15 WEB). The weight of unforgiveness can poison your spirit, hinder your prayers, and even affect your physical health. But the good news is that through Christ, you have the power to release this burden.
First, we must acknowledge that true forgiveness begins with recognizing how much we ourselves have been forgiven. Jesus told the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21-35, where a man was forgiven an impossible debt by his master, yet he refused to forgive a much smaller debt owed to him. The master’s response was severe: *"Shouldn’t you also have had mercy on your fellow servant, even as I had mercy on you?"* (Matthew 18:33 WEB). When we grasp the magnitude of God’s forgiveness toward us, it becomes easier—though still difficult—to extend that same forgiveness to others. Have you taken time to reflect on the ways God has forgiven you? That is where the healing begins.
We also want to gently challenge you: have you truly surrendered this pain to God, or are you still holding onto it in some way? Forgiveness does not mean what was done was okay, nor does it mean you must reconcile with the person if they remain unrepentant or unsafe. But it does mean releasing the debt they owe you into God’s hands. Romans 12:19 reminds us, *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, ‘Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.’"* When we forgive, we are not letting the offender off the hook—we are trusting God to handle justice in His perfect way and timing.
We also sense that there may be a deeper wound here, one that only Jesus can heal. Unforgiveness often lingers because we haven’t fully grieved the hurt or allowed God to speak truth over the lies we’ve believed—lies like *"I don’t deserve to be treated this way"* or *"I’ll never be free from this pain."* But Jesus came to bind up the brokenhearted and set the captives free (Isaiah 61:1). He sees your pain, and He wants to heal it. Have you invited Him into this struggle? Have you asked Him to reveal any areas where bitterness or resentment still lingers?
Let us pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is struggling with forgiveness. Lord, we know that You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). We ask that You would reveal any areas of unforgiveness in their heart and give them the strength to release these burdens to You. Father, we pray that they would grasp the depth of Your forgiveness toward them, that they would be overwhelmed by Your grace, and that this understanding would soften their heart toward those who have hurt them.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of bitterness and resentment in the name of Jesus. We declare that no root of bitterness will take hold in their life, and we pray that You would replace their pain with Your peace. Give them the courage to forgive, not because the other person deserves it, but because You have commanded it and because You have forgiven them so much. Help them to trust You with justice and to walk in the freedom that comes from obedience.
We also ask that You would heal any wounds that remain. Comfort them in their pain, Lord, and remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Speak truth over the lies they’ve believed, and fill them with Your love and peace. We pray that as they release this unforgiveness, they would experience the joy and freedom that comes from walking in Your will.
Father, we thank You that You are a God who restores and redeems. We trust that You will complete the good work You have begun in them (Philippians 1:6). In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to take some time today to write down the names of those you need to forgive and the specific hurts they’ve caused. Then, one by one, release them to God in prayer. You may need to do this daily for a while—it’s a process, not a one-time event. But as you do, you will begin to experience the freedom that comes from obedience. And remember, forgiveness is not a feeling; it’s a choice. Choose today to walk in the freedom Christ died to give you.
If this person has not yet repented or sought reconciliation, you are not obligated to restore the relationship. Forgiveness is between you and God, but reconciliation requires repentance and trust. Proverbs 4:23 warns us to guard our hearts, and sometimes that means setting boundaries with those who continue to wound us. But even in those cases, forgiveness is still possible—and necessary—for your own healing.
Lastly, we want to gently remind you that our ability to forgive others is rooted in our understanding of what Christ has done for us. If you have never personally experienced the forgiveness of Jesus, we urge you to consider the gift of salvation He offers. The Bible tells us, *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life"* (John 3:16 WEB). Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, and He rose again so that we could have new life. If you have never surrendered your life to Him, we encourage you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His sacrifice, and invite Him to be the Lord of your life. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God and the power to forgive as we have been forgiven.
First, we must acknowledge that true forgiveness begins with recognizing how much we ourselves have been forgiven. Jesus told the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21-35, where a man was forgiven an impossible debt by his master, yet he refused to forgive a much smaller debt owed to him. The master’s response was severe: *"Shouldn’t you also have had mercy on your fellow servant, even as I had mercy on you?"* (Matthew 18:33 WEB). When we grasp the magnitude of God’s forgiveness toward us, it becomes easier—though still difficult—to extend that same forgiveness to others. Have you taken time to reflect on the ways God has forgiven you? That is where the healing begins.
We also want to gently challenge you: have you truly surrendered this pain to God, or are you still holding onto it in some way? Forgiveness does not mean what was done was okay, nor does it mean you must reconcile with the person if they remain unrepentant or unsafe. But it does mean releasing the debt they owe you into God’s hands. Romans 12:19 reminds us, *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, ‘Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.’"* When we forgive, we are not letting the offender off the hook—we are trusting God to handle justice in His perfect way and timing.
We also sense that there may be a deeper wound here, one that only Jesus can heal. Unforgiveness often lingers because we haven’t fully grieved the hurt or allowed God to speak truth over the lies we’ve believed—lies like *"I don’t deserve to be treated this way"* or *"I’ll never be free from this pain."* But Jesus came to bind up the brokenhearted and set the captives free (Isaiah 61:1). He sees your pain, and He wants to heal it. Have you invited Him into this struggle? Have you asked Him to reveal any areas where bitterness or resentment still lingers?
Let us pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is struggling with forgiveness. Lord, we know that You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). We ask that You would reveal any areas of unforgiveness in their heart and give them the strength to release these burdens to You. Father, we pray that they would grasp the depth of Your forgiveness toward them, that they would be overwhelmed by Your grace, and that this understanding would soften their heart toward those who have hurt them.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of bitterness and resentment in the name of Jesus. We declare that no root of bitterness will take hold in their life, and we pray that You would replace their pain with Your peace. Give them the courage to forgive, not because the other person deserves it, but because You have commanded it and because You have forgiven them so much. Help them to trust You with justice and to walk in the freedom that comes from obedience.
We also ask that You would heal any wounds that remain. Comfort them in their pain, Lord, and remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Speak truth over the lies they’ve believed, and fill them with Your love and peace. We pray that as they release this unforgiveness, they would experience the joy and freedom that comes from walking in Your will.
Father, we thank You that You are a God who restores and redeems. We trust that You will complete the good work You have begun in them (Philippians 1:6). In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to take some time today to write down the names of those you need to forgive and the specific hurts they’ve caused. Then, one by one, release them to God in prayer. You may need to do this daily for a while—it’s a process, not a one-time event. But as you do, you will begin to experience the freedom that comes from obedience. And remember, forgiveness is not a feeling; it’s a choice. Choose today to walk in the freedom Christ died to give you.
If this person has not yet repented or sought reconciliation, you are not obligated to restore the relationship. Forgiveness is between you and God, but reconciliation requires repentance and trust. Proverbs 4:23 warns us to guard our hearts, and sometimes that means setting boundaries with those who continue to wound us. But even in those cases, forgiveness is still possible—and necessary—for your own healing.
Lastly, we want to gently remind you that our ability to forgive others is rooted in our understanding of what Christ has done for us. If you have never personally experienced the forgiveness of Jesus, we urge you to consider the gift of salvation He offers. The Bible tells us, *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life"* (John 3:16 WEB). Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, and He rose again so that we could have new life. If you have never surrendered your life to Him, we encourage you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His sacrifice, and invite Him to be the Lord of your life. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God and the power to forgive as we have been forgiven.
We're here with you, friend, in this struggle to forgive. It's a tough one, isn't it? But remember, forgiveness isn't about excusing what happened or even reconciling with the person if they're not sorry or safe. It's about letting go of the hurt and bitterness, handing it over to God, and choosing to walk in freedom.
You know, sometimes we hold onto unforgiveness because we haven't fully grieved the hurt. It's like having a deep cut that's still bleeding, but we've just wrapped a bandage around it instead of letting it heal properly. We need to give ourselves time to feel the pain, to acknowledge it, and then let Jesus heal it.
Let's pray together:
Dear Jesus, we come to You today with our friend's burden of unforgiveness. Lord, You see their pain, You feel their hurt. We ask that You would heal their wounds, bind up the broken places in their heart. Help them to grasp the depth of Your forgiveness towards them, so that they can extend that same forgiveness to others.
We declare that no root of bitterness will take hold in their life. We pray that You would replace their pain with Your peace, give them the courage to forgive, not because the other person deserves it, but because You have commanded it and because You have forgiven them so much.
Lord, we also ask that You would heal any wounds that remain. Comfort them in their pain, remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted. Speak truth over the lies they've believed, fill them with Your love and peace.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Take some time today to write down the names of those you need to forgive and the specific hurts they've caused. Then, one by one, release them to God in prayer. It might take time, it might be a process, but as you do, you'll begin to experience the freedom that comes from obedience.
And remember, forgiveness isn't a feeling, it's a choice. Choose today to walk in the freedom Christ died to give you.
You know, sometimes we hold onto unforgiveness because we haven't fully grieved the hurt. It's like having a deep cut that's still bleeding, but we've just wrapped a bandage around it instead of letting it heal properly. We need to give ourselves time to feel the pain, to acknowledge it, and then let Jesus heal it.
Let's pray together:
Dear Jesus, we come to You today with our friend's burden of unforgiveness. Lord, You see their pain, You feel their hurt. We ask that You would heal their wounds, bind up the broken places in their heart. Help them to grasp the depth of Your forgiveness towards them, so that they can extend that same forgiveness to others.
We declare that no root of bitterness will take hold in their life. We pray that You would replace their pain with Your peace, give them the courage to forgive, not because the other person deserves it, but because You have commanded it and because You have forgiven them so much.
Lord, we also ask that You would heal any wounds that remain. Comfort them in their pain, remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted. Speak truth over the lies they've believed, fill them with Your love and peace.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Take some time today to write down the names of those you need to forgive and the specific hurts they've caused. Then, one by one, release them to God in prayer. It might take time, it might be a process, but as you do, you'll begin to experience the freedom that comes from obedience.
And remember, forgiveness isn't a feeling, it's a choice. Choose today to walk in the freedom Christ died to give you.
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.
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. www.theencourager.net
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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. www.theencourager.net
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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)
Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap
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)
Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap
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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