Scripture:
“Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13
Forgiveness isn’t saying the hurt didn’t matter—it’s saying it won’t control you. Holding onto anger keeps the wound open, but releasing it places justice back in God’s hands.
Forgiveness may not change the person who hurt you, but it will change you. It frees your heart, restores your peace, and makes room for healing.
You don’t forgive because they deserve it.
You forgive because you deserve peace.
PRAYER
Lord, I bring You the hurt I’ve been carrying—spoken and unspoken. I don’t minimize the pain, but I refuse to let it harden my heart. Give me the strength to forgive as You have forgiven me. Heal what was broken, guard my heart from bitterness, and restore my peace. I place this in Your hands today. Amen.