The sacred scriptures show us the importance of forgiveness, as it brings peace to our hearts and communion between brothers. Not to forgive is to be disobedient to the word of God (Matthew 18: 21,22), and this can have serious consequences even for our health. So, today I invite you to say: I forgive my brother!
Remembering that you do not need to repeat the prayer exactly as I am going to leave it here, as each of us has a specific way of communicating with the Lord. But if you want to accompany me, it will be a pleasure, feel free to speak your way.
Prayer
Dear God, I thank you for healing your only son and for the price Jesus paid for my sins on the Cross, so that I may have eternal life. Today I want to ask forgiveness for my sins, words, thoughts and attitudes that displease You. And thanks for forgiving me, even though I’m a weakling.
I also recognize that, just as the Lord forgives me, I must release forgiveness to those who somehow hurt me. So, I declare: I forgive my brother. Cleanse my heart of all bitterness, so that there is only room for love and compassion. I place the life of those who hurt me on your altar, touch the life of each of these people and that each day they are closer to You.
I know I’m a weakling, so I’m also sorry if I sinned against someone. I pray that my fellowship with my brothers will be strengthened and that there will be reconciliations in my home and in my church. It is in the name of Jesus that I pray and ask that my words come as a gentle perfume to the Lord!
Prayer of a mere servant of God
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him. Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
Psalm 32
God bless you!
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Of course we should forgive
our brother. If they are like ourselves children of God. But if they have no relationship to Christ if they are more the children of Satan himself there’s no forgiveness for them. Not from the Lord and not from his servants. Remember the Lord Jesus referred to the Pharisees and Sadducees as children of Satan he said your father is the devil. He didn’t forgive them, he forgive those who did not know what they’re doing such as the Romans but these Pharisees knew exactly what they were doing. I’ve had this disagreement with my brother and my family but I love my brother will always forgive my brother but I also know of people who are so wicked so cruel so evil so vindictive they have nothing no intent except that of doing harm.they are not my brothers they’re not my sisters as Jesus said who are my mother who are my brothers those who do the will of my father who is in heaven.so no I don’t forgive wicked evil nasty people intent on doing harm to me and to others and neither does the Lord Jesus Christ he’s coming back to take vengeance upon them not to forgive.
Sincerely i will not condemn your thoughts nor believe. God ways are not our ways remember likes of nicodemos sorry if name was spellt wrongly, what i mean is we should (try to) forgive all, Jesus Christ also forgave his killers, Stephen was stoned to death, although they knew they needed to kill him, he forgave them before passing. Christ came for the sinners and not the holy.. forgiving/ Forgiveness has no selective..In as much as it may hurt, we ought to forgive all that wronged us, i am not saying it will be easy but for we to have this freedom, peace of mind, joy we need to free ourselves from all grudges irrespective of who caused it. May God give us the strenght to forvige and persevere.
Richard, you said “the Lord Jesus Christ he’s coming back to take vengeance upon them not to forgive.” Therefore, we as fellow humans should forgive those evil wicked people because God will deal with them. Maybe they will surrender their lives to Christ when we forgive and pray for them. Remember some of them will see our good works (forgiveness and love) and praise God.
Lord forgive us ALL!!! We are to pray for those who come against us & not wish bad upon them for vengeance is Gods not ours…Pray for your enemies & allow God to be who He is for in doing so He is faithful & just in allowing them to receive anything He so wills. I LOVE PEOPLE, GODS SOULS…we are not perfect & Ive prayed daily for others who come against me & our country & am seeing awesome results!!! Devil is a liar & our Creator did NOT return void on His Word! PRAY for those who are shown in your heart that they may receive the same God has given us for God did NOT send His Son to condemn the world but to save it…He does not want to lose a soul no NOT one!!!👀🕆🕊We all need His GRACE & MERCY!!!
I 💜 U Lord & thank U for ur encouragement. I forgive my brother. Amen☺
I have been so touched by this reading, May God bless all who read and feel 🙏 🙏 🙏
Amen
I forgive my brother
Amen 🙏
Amen