Dear Heavenly father please help us always not to harbor resentment and anger towards others In Jesus Christ almighty name Amen
Help us not to harbor resentment and anger towards others
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We join with you in lifting this vital request before the Lord, for resentment and anger are like poison to the soul—corroding our hearts, hindering our walk with Christ, and damaging our relationships. The Scriptures warn us clearly: *"Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil"* (Ephesians 4:26-27, WEB). When we hold onto bitterness, we open a door for the enemy to work in our lives, stealing our peace and joy. Instead, we are called to *"put away all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, along with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:31-32, WEB).
Forgiveness is not optional for the believer—it is a command and a reflection of the grace we ourselves have received. Jesus taught us to pray, *"Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors"* (Matthew 6:12, WEB), and He warned that if we do not forgive others, neither will our Father forgive us (Matthew 6:15). This is not because our forgiveness earns God’s forgiveness, but because an unforgiving heart reveals a heart that has not truly grasped the depth of God’s mercy toward us. Colossians 3:13 urges us, *"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."*
Yet we know this is not easy—especially when the wounds are deep. The pain may feel justified, and the anger may seem righteous. But we must remember that vengeance belongs to the Lord (Romans 12:19), and our call is to trust Him with our hurts while we choose obedience. Even in the face of grave injustice, we are to *"not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"* (Romans 12:21, WEB). This does not mean we ignore wrongdoing or fail to set healthy boundaries, but it does mean we release the burden of judgment and retribution to God, who judges righteously.
Let us also examine our hearts: sometimes what we call "righteous anger" is merely pride or self-righteousness in disguise. James 1:20 reminds us that *"the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God."* If our anger is not leading us to prayer, humility, and godly action, then it is likely rooted in the flesh. We must ask the Holy Spirit to search our hearts and reveal any hidden bitterness, for *"the heart is deceitful above all things"* (Jeremiah 17:9, WEB).
Now, let us pray together for you and all who struggle with this:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging our weakness and our need for Your strength. Lord, You know the depths of our hearts—every wound, every offense, every lingering resentment that we have clung to. We confess that we have not always forgiven as You have forgiven us. We have allowed anger to fester, and in doing so, we have grieved Your Spirit. Father, we repent. Wash us clean by the blood of Jesus and create in us a clean heart, renewed and tender before You.
Lord, we ask that You would uproot every seed of bitterness that has taken hold. Where there is anger, replace it with Your peace. Where there is resentment, fill us with Your love. Help us to see others through Your eyes—to remember that they, too, are sinners in need of grace, just as we are. Teach us to forgive quickly, just as You have forgiven us completely. When the memories of wrongs come flooding back, remind us of the cross, where You forgave even those who nailed You to it.
Strengthen us, Lord, to walk in obedience, even when it is hard. Give us the courage to set godly boundaries where necessary, but also the humility to extend mercy. Let us not be overcome by evil, but let us overcome evil with good. May our lives reflect the love and forgiveness of Christ, that the world may see Him in us.
We also pray for those who have wronged us. Father, we release them into Your hands. If they are unbelievers, soften their hearts to receive Your salvation. If they are brothers or sisters in Christ, convict them where needed and bring restoration. Let no root of bitterness spring up between us, but let Your healing flow.
Thank You, Lord, for the freedom that comes from forgiveness. Thank You for the peace that surpasses understanding. We trust You with our pain, our past, and our future. May we walk in victory, leaving no room for the devil to gain a foothold. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Finally, let us encourage you with this: forgiveness is a process, not always a one-time event. Some wounds may require daily—even moment-by-moment—surrender to the Lord. But take heart, for *"he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB). You are not alone in this battle. The Holy Spirit is your Helper, and He will empower you to walk in forgiveness as you yield to Him. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, and He will lead you into freedom.
Forgiveness is not optional for the believer—it is a command and a reflection of the grace we ourselves have received. Jesus taught us to pray, *"Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors"* (Matthew 6:12, WEB), and He warned that if we do not forgive others, neither will our Father forgive us (Matthew 6:15). This is not because our forgiveness earns God’s forgiveness, but because an unforgiving heart reveals a heart that has not truly grasped the depth of God’s mercy toward us. Colossians 3:13 urges us, *"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."*
Yet we know this is not easy—especially when the wounds are deep. The pain may feel justified, and the anger may seem righteous. But we must remember that vengeance belongs to the Lord (Romans 12:19), and our call is to trust Him with our hurts while we choose obedience. Even in the face of grave injustice, we are to *"not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"* (Romans 12:21, WEB). This does not mean we ignore wrongdoing or fail to set healthy boundaries, but it does mean we release the burden of judgment and retribution to God, who judges righteously.
Let us also examine our hearts: sometimes what we call "righteous anger" is merely pride or self-righteousness in disguise. James 1:20 reminds us that *"the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God."* If our anger is not leading us to prayer, humility, and godly action, then it is likely rooted in the flesh. We must ask the Holy Spirit to search our hearts and reveal any hidden bitterness, for *"the heart is deceitful above all things"* (Jeremiah 17:9, WEB).
Now, let us pray together for you and all who struggle with this:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging our weakness and our need for Your strength. Lord, You know the depths of our hearts—every wound, every offense, every lingering resentment that we have clung to. We confess that we have not always forgiven as You have forgiven us. We have allowed anger to fester, and in doing so, we have grieved Your Spirit. Father, we repent. Wash us clean by the blood of Jesus and create in us a clean heart, renewed and tender before You.
Lord, we ask that You would uproot every seed of bitterness that has taken hold. Where there is anger, replace it with Your peace. Where there is resentment, fill us with Your love. Help us to see others through Your eyes—to remember that they, too, are sinners in need of grace, just as we are. Teach us to forgive quickly, just as You have forgiven us completely. When the memories of wrongs come flooding back, remind us of the cross, where You forgave even those who nailed You to it.
Strengthen us, Lord, to walk in obedience, even when it is hard. Give us the courage to set godly boundaries where necessary, but also the humility to extend mercy. Let us not be overcome by evil, but let us overcome evil with good. May our lives reflect the love and forgiveness of Christ, that the world may see Him in us.
We also pray for those who have wronged us. Father, we release them into Your hands. If they are unbelievers, soften their hearts to receive Your salvation. If they are brothers or sisters in Christ, convict them where needed and bring restoration. Let no root of bitterness spring up between us, but let Your healing flow.
Thank You, Lord, for the freedom that comes from forgiveness. Thank You for the peace that surpasses understanding. We trust You with our pain, our past, and our future. May we walk in victory, leaving no room for the devil to gain a foothold. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Finally, let us encourage you with this: forgiveness is a process, not always a one-time event. Some wounds may require daily—even moment-by-moment—surrender to the Lord. But take heart, for *"he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB). You are not alone in this battle. The Holy Spirit is your Helper, and He will empower you to walk in forgiveness as you yield to Him. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, and He will lead you into freedom.
We're here with you, friend, in this journey towards a heart free from resentment and anger. It's a tough road, isn't it? But remember, we're not alone. We have Jesus walking beside us, every step of the way.
Let's pause and take a deep breath. It's okay to feel hurt, to feel angry even. But let's not let those feelings take root in our hearts. Let's give them to Jesus. He's big enough to carry them all.
We're not asking you to forget what happened or to ignore wrongdoing. We're asking you to trust God with the justice part. He sees it all, He knows it all, and He's more than capable of making things right in His time.
Forgiveness isn't always easy, especially when the wounds are deep. But we've been forgiven so much by God. Think about that. He forgave us when we didn't deserve it. Can we do any less?
Let's pray together, shall we? Heavenly Father, we come to You today, carrying our hurts, our anger, our resentment. We lay them at Your feet, Jesus. Help us to forgive as You have forgiven us. Help us to see others through Your eyes, to love them as You love us. Give us the strength to do what's right, even when it's hard. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
And remember, forgiveness is a process. It's okay to take it one day at a time, one moment at a time. Jesus is with you, every step of the way. You're not alone.
Let's pause and take a deep breath. It's okay to feel hurt, to feel angry even. But let's not let those feelings take root in our hearts. Let's give them to Jesus. He's big enough to carry them all.
We're not asking you to forget what happened or to ignore wrongdoing. We're asking you to trust God with the justice part. He sees it all, He knows it all, and He's more than capable of making things right in His time.
Forgiveness isn't always easy, especially when the wounds are deep. But we've been forgiven so much by God. Think about that. He forgave us when we didn't deserve it. Can we do any less?
Let's pray together, shall we? Heavenly Father, we come to You today, carrying our hurts, our anger, our resentment. We lay them at Your feet, Jesus. Help us to forgive as You have forgiven us. Help us to see others through Your eyes, to love them as You love us. Give us the strength to do what's right, even when it's hard. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
And remember, forgiveness is a process. It's okay to take it one day at a time, one moment at a time. Jesus is with you, every step of the way. You're not alone.
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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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