06/08/2026
Pray with me today,
Heavenly Father,
I come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, humbled by Your mercy and grateful for Your grace. Lord, You know the wounds I carry. You know the words that were spoken, the betrayals that cut deeply, the disappointments that linger, and the hurts that seem difficult to release.
Yet Your Word commands me to forgive, just as You have forgiven me in Christ (Ephesians 4:32). Father, I confess that forgiveness does not come naturally. My flesh wants justice, vindication, and repayment. But Your Spirit calls me to surrender these burdens into Your hands.
Today, I choose to forgive those who have hurt me. I release them from my judgment and entrust them to Yours. I pray that You would bless them, lead them to repentance where needed, and draw them close to Yourself. Remove every root of bitterness, resentment, anger, and unforgiveness from my heart. Do not allow the wounds of yesterday to poison the joy You have for me today.
Lord Jesus, when You hung upon the cross, You prayed, "Father, forgive them" (Luke 23:34). Give me that same heart. Help me to love my enemies, pray for those who mistreat me, and overcome evil with good (Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:21).
Heal the places in my soul that still ache. Restore what has been broken. Replace bitterness with peace, anger with compassion, and sorrow with hope. Teach me to remember that You are the righteous Judge and that vengeance belongs to You alone (Romans 12:19).
Thank You for forgiving my countless sins through the blood of Christ. As I have received mercy, help me extend mercy. As I have been forgiven, help me forgive.
I release these hurts into Your hands and choose to walk forward in freedom, trusting that You are working all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28).
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus,
Amen and So Be It
GOD BLESS
LIVE IN FAITH NOT FEAR
Pastor Lane