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Writer's pictureChris Meyer

A Prayer of Boundless Forgiveness

Dear Heavenly Father,


As we gather in Your presence today, we come humbly before Your throne of grace, grateful for the wisdom and insight You have shared with us through Your word. We thank You for the profound lessons we've gleaned from the book of Matthew, Chapter 18, verses 21-35, regarding the boundless nature of forgiveness.


Lord, we acknowledge that forgiveness is not merely a duty, but a reflection of Your boundless love and mercy towards us. Through these episodes, You have illuminated the depths of Your forgiveness and the transformative power it holds for our lives.


We are reminded of Your words, dear Lord, that we are to forgive not just seven times but seventy-seven times. May this teaching resonate deep within our hearts, breaking down the barriers of unforgiveness that we may have harbored.


We are also reminded of the parable of the unforgiving servant, which vividly portrays Your boundless grace and the tragedy of an unforgiving heart. Lord, help us internalize this parable, so that we may extend the same grace to others that You have lavished upon us.


As we pray for Your guidance and strength, Lord, empower us to be vessels of Your love and forgiveness in this world. Grant us the ability to forgive from our hearts, releasing those who have wronged us and freeing ourselves from the chains of bitterness.


We also lift up those who may be struggling with forgiveness, dear Lord. Pour Your healing touch upon their wounded spirits and grant them the grace to extend forgiveness to others.


May the lessons we've learned from Your word be etched in our hearts, leading us to live lives that reflect Your love and forgiveness to all we encounter. Let our actions and attitudes be a testament to Your boundless mercy.


In closing, Lord, we thank You for Your enduring love, which knows no bounds. We praise You for Your faithfulness in teaching us the ways of forgiveness. May our lives be a living testimony to Your grace and mercy.


We offer this prayer in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ, who taught us to forgive as we have been forgiven.


Amen.

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