I forgive,
so I may live more freely.
You should too.
Let’s do it together…
Repeat after me aloud and fill in the blanks.
I forgive _________
for the hurtful words he or she said.
I forgive _________
for what they did that damaged my soul.
I forgive _________
for the neglect that they have caused me to go through.
I recognize that all people are damaged and they need help themselves.
I relinquish all unforgiveness and I walk anew in freedom. I will not hold on to unforgiveness,
bitterness,
or anger towards anyone.
I am free to be who I was made to be.
I choose a lifestyle of forgiveness
because if I can be forgiven, then I can also forgive others too!
Amen.
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Rowan Finley
Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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Comments (6)
Certainly one of the hardest, and yet freeing things to do.
Forgiveness is a process and it’s not linear. Which isn’t to say we shouldn’t try. We can seek forgiveness, choose forgiveness, but in the end forgiveness is vested in our desire to love, find peace, and tell the truth. The temporal pain and hurt we feel is real. The healing that we experience, the forgiveness and reconciliation we desire, is almost supernatural.
Forgiveness is powerful. I've seen it free people from grudges. Saying those words aloud, like you suggest, can really shift your mindset. It's worth a try.
Such a gentle but powerful reset! what does forgiveness mean to you personally? how you define it in your own heart?
What a beautiful prayer! Forgiveness is for the forgiver, to set them free from the stronghold of bitterness. I feel like a lot of problems are caused by Unforgiveness, but it's not recognized as such. I love this prayer a lot! 😇😊
I am not sure I am able to forgive some individuals. It’s good if you have that capacity. It might not be within me. Anyway, I don’t feel obliged.