It’s not easy to forgive sometimes especially if you have been hurt deeply, but it is important to forgive because God asked that we forgive those that trespass against us.
Matthew 6:9-13
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen
If you are struggling to forgive you may be asking how to ask God for forgiveness.
Let’s deal with this question head-on so you can address a problem or situation that you need help in getting to a place of forgiveness.
Prayers For Forgiveness
Whether you are needing forgiveness for yourself or help in forgiving someone else it’s important to understand that you are a sinner and that Jesus Christ is the one and only redeemer of sin.
Prayer To Forgive Yourself:
Father, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words I have spoken about myself.
I do not want to repeat the mistakes of my past to Transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvelously you made me.
Change my habits so I use my tongue to speak hope and favor upon my life and act in a way that is pleasing to you. In Jesus name. Amen.
Prayer To Forgive Others:
Father, I thank You for the power of forgiveness, and I choose to forgive everyone who has wronged me.
Help me set [name anyone who has offended you] free and release them to You. Help me walk in righteousness, peace, and joy, demonstrating Your life here on earth.
I choose to be kind and compassionate, forgiving others, just as You forgave me. In Jesus Name. Amen.
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Conclusion
Getting angry with yourself or holding a grudge at the person that wronged you is normal and wanting to get revenge is what you may want to do, but it’s what the world does, not Christians. God will forgive you if you forgive others and that includes yourself.
As a Christian, we are held to a higher standard not that we are perfect, but that we strive to be like Christ.
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
I hope you have been encouraged and helped on how to ask God for forgiveness.
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