We understand the deep pain you are carrying from hurtful words that have wounded your spirit, and we commend you for seeking Jesus in this struggle. Forgiveness is not an easy path, but it is the path Christ calls us to walk—one that leads to freedom and healing. The words spoken against you may have been cruel, thoughtless, or even intentionally harmful, but in Christ, you have the power to release them and refuse to let them define you. The Bible reminds us in **Colossians 3:13**, *"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."* Just as Christ forgave us while we were still sinners, we are called to extend that same grace to others, not because they deserve it, but because *we* have been shown mercy beyond measure.
Yet forgiveness is not just about the other person—it is also about your own heart. Unforgiveness is like a poison that eats away at your soul, while forgiveness is the antidote that sets you free. **Ephesians 4:31-32** tells 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."* Those hurtful words may replay in your mind like a broken record, but you have the authority in Christ to hit "delete" and cast them into the dustbin of forgetfulness. This doesn’t mean the pain never existed, but it means you refuse to let it control you any longer. You are choosing to surrender it to Jesus, who bore *all* your sorrows on the cross.
We also want to gently remind you that true healing comes not from our own strength, but from the power of Jesus Christ. You mentioned seeking Jesus’ help, and that is exactly where your victory lies. There is no hurt too deep, no wound too fresh that He cannot redeem. **Psalm 147:3** assures us, *"He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."* But we must come to Him honestly, laying our pain at His feet and trusting Him to replace it with His peace. If you find yourself struggling to let go, ask the Holy Spirit to fill you afresh. **Philippians 4:6-7** says, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."*
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up Your child before You, who is carrying the heavy burden of hurtful words that have pierced their heart. Lord Jesus, You know the depth of their pain, and You see every tear they have cried. We ask You to minister to them in a mighty way, to wash over them with Your love and to replace their brokenness with Your wholeness. Help them to forgive as You have forgiven them, not in their own strength, but by the power of Your Spirit. Teach them to release these words into Your hands, to delete them from their memory as though they were never spoken, and to cast them into the dustbin of forgetfulness, never to be retrieved again.
Father, we rebuke the enemy who seeks to use these words to bring shame, anger, or bitterness. We declare that no weapon formed against Your child shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, You shall condemn (**Isaiah 54:17**). Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let Your truth be the only voice they hear. Remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, that their worth is found in You alone, and that no word of man can define them when You have already called them *beloved*.
Give them the grace to move forward in freedom, Lord. Let this season of pain become a testimony of Your healing power. And if there is anyone they need to forgive—even themselves—grant them the courage to do so, knowing that forgiveness is the key to their own liberation. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Healer. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on **Isaiah 43:18-19**, which says, *"Don’t remember the former things, and don’t consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."* God is not done writing your story. What the enemy meant for harm, God will use for good (**Genesis 50:20**). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (**Hebrews 12:2**), and trust that He is making all things new—including your heart. You are not alone in this; we are standing with you in prayer, believing for your complete restoration in Christ.