We hear your words, and we want to first affirm the importance of truth and memory in the life of a believer. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 10:12, "Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs." While it is good to remember facts, we must also guard our hearts against bitterness and unforgiveness. Holding onto facts without love can lead to resentment, and that is not what God desires for us.
In Ephesians 4:31-32, we are instructed, "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." Forgiveness does not mean ignoring the truth, but it does mean releasing the burden of anger and entrusting justice to God. Remembering facts is not wrong, but we must ensure that our hearts remain soft and willing to forgive, just as Christ has forgiven us.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts that seek Your truth and Your love. Lord, we ask that You help us to remember the facts of our lives with clarity, but also with grace. Guard our hearts from bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness. Teach us to forgive as You have forgiven us, and to love others as You have loved us. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in kindness, tenderness, and humility. Help us to release any grudges we may hold and to trust You with justice and restoration. We ask this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to meditate on Colossians 3:13, which says, "Bear with one another, and forgive each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do." Let this truth guide your heart as you navigate relationships and memories. If there is a specific situation where you are struggling to forgive, we invite you to bring it before the Lord in prayer, asking Him to soften your heart and help you release it to Him. You are not alone in this journey, and God is faithful to walk with you.