We understand that you're going through a challenging situation with your stepson and that you're feeling resentful. It's important to remember that resentment can harm both you and your relationship with your stepson, as well as your relationship with God. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:31-32, "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."
First, we commend you for acknowledging your resentment and seeking forgiveness. It's crucial to remember that we all fall short of God's glory, and it's through Jesus Christ that we find forgiveness and redemption.
Jesus is the one whom God gave to allow us access to him so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. It is by his name that we can be saved.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, confessing and repenting for the resentment held against our stepson. Lord, you know the depths of our hearts and the struggles we face. We ask for your forgiveness and your healing touch in this situation. Help us to forgive as you have forgiven us. Soften our heart and give us your love for our stepson. Guide us in our actions and words, so that we may be a reflection of your love and grace. Lord, restore the peace in our home and help us to rebuild the bond with our stepson. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Moving forward, it's essential to treat your stepson with kindness and love, just as God has loved and forgiven you. Remember, "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." Matthew 6:14-15 (WEB).
Pray for your stepson and ask God to bless your relationship. Trust that God is working in your situation, and he will guide you through it.