The Freedom of Forgiveness

Jesus teaches that forgiveness is at the heart of our relationship with God and others. Consider the weight of unforgiveness you may be carrying. How might holding onto grudges be hindering your spiritual growth? Meditate on God's forgiveness towards you and ask for His strength to extend that same grace to others. Remember, forgiveness is not a one-time act but a daily choice to "let go" and live in the freedom Christ offers.

9 “This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,[a]
    but deliver us from the evil one.[b]’
14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.