Father, I pray for (name one or more) and
\nothers in my circle of family and friends
\nto take their need to forgive seriously…<\/i><\/p>\n
Unforgiveness is a sin that affects many lives, and the hurts
\nthey’ve suffered seem to justify it by worldly standards. But
\nI ask that You help these I’m praying for to rise above the
\nprinciples of the world and to live as Jesus taught, loving
\ntheir enemies–those who hurt them–and forgiving
\nunconditionally from their hearts. (Matthew 5:44; 18:21-35)<\/p>\n
Help them be willing to forgive those who have sinned
\nagainst them so they may ask You to forgive them as they have
\nforgiven others. If they hold anything against anyone, help
\nthem to forgive–just as in Christ You have forgiven them.
\nMay every hurt that grieves them be forgiven. (Matthew 6:12;
\nMark 11:25; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13)<\/p>\n
When forgiveness is impossible in their own strength, may
\nthey be willing to receive Your strength to forgive–for
\nthrough Christ they have strength for anything. (Philippians 4:13)<\/p>\n
Help them see that forgiveness is not an emotion–they don’t
\nhave to feel like forgiving–but an act of will, made possible by
\nthe power of the Spirit who lives within them. (Ephesians 3:16)<\/p>\n