One of the greatest means of inner healing is forgiveness. Right now, today, think about people in your life that you are still holding anger and bitterness against. Make a list of those people with what they did.
I know some of you are saying, “I forgave them all ready.” When you think of that person does it still hurt you on the inside? Then you have with held some forgiveness.
In future articles I will discuss how unforgiveness affects our bodies and minds. But for right now, make your list then pray these prayers with me and give the gift of forgiveness for Christmas.
Heavenly Father, I purpose and choose to forgive . . . (the person for what they did). I release them and cancel their debt to me. In the name of Jesus and by the power of His blood, I cancel all of Satan’s authority over me in this memory because it is forgiven. Now tell me Your truth about this situation. Listen …..
Write down in your journal what the Lord is saying to you.
Heavenly Father, forgive me for withholding forgiveness from . . . (the person). I purpose and choose to forgive myself. In the name of Jesus and by the power of His blood, I cancel all of Satan’s authority over me in this sin – I am forgiven. Holy Spirit, heal my heart and tell me Your truth about this situation. Listen …
Write down in your journal what the Lord is saying to you.
Rejoice in your freedom!
Matt 6:14 For if you forgive men (and women) when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. NIV
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