Episode 397: Forgiveness

Today's Prayer Meditation is on Forgiveness

I do not retell stories of offenses, but I let love cover them. Repeating the matter will separate even the closest of friends. 

I am kind and compassionate to others, and forgive just as in Christ you forgave me. 

If I do not forgive the sins of others, I am guilty of committing a perpetual sin, that cannot be forgiven. So I forgive others who sin against me so that you also will forgive me, Father. 

If I come before you in prayer and you reveal unforgiveness in me,  I will stop and seek forgiveness right then and there, so that I may also receive forgiveness from you. 

I am patient with others and do not hold onto any grievances. 

I humble myself in prayer to you. I seek your face and turn from my wicked ways. And you hear me, Father. My sins have already been forgiven -- even before I committed them. And by the stripes of Jesus, I am healed. 

I forgive, because I have been forgiven. 

I will forgive 70 times 7, or however many times I need to. Just as you put no limits on the forgiveness you have freely given me, I will not withhold forgiveness from my brothers or sisters who sin against me. 

I do not try to conceal my mistakes, Father, but I confess them and renounce them, and I find mercy. 

You are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. 

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of his people? You do not stay angry but delight to show mercy. 

Through Jesus, I have received forgiveness of my sins. I believe in him, and I am set free from every sin -- not through my own works under the law, which is impossible for me to keep, but through your tender mercy and lovingkindness. 

He is the atoning sacrifice for my sins, and not only for mine but also for the sins of the whole world. 

You are gracious and compassionate. You did not turn your face from me when I returned to you. 

I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I confessed my transgressions to you, and you forgave the guilt of my sin. 

I have been redeemed through the blood of Jesus, my sins have been forgiven in accordance with the riches of your grace. 

My sins have been wiped out, and you send times of refreshing to quicken my soul. 

You are merciful and freely pardon. 

I am blessed for my transgressions are forgiven and my sins are covered. 

Not only forgiven, but forgotten. You don't remember them anymore. 

Though my sins were like scarlet, you made them white as snow. Though they were red as crimson, you made them like wool. 

You rescued me from the dominion of darkness and brought me into the kingdom of the Son you love, in whom I have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 

You tread my sins underfoot and hurl all my iniquities into the depths of the sea. 

So be it. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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Proverbs 17:9; Ephesians 4:32; Matthew 6:14; Mark 11:25; Colossians 3:13; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Luke 6:37; Matthew 18:21-22; Proverbs 28:13; Psalm 86:5; Micah 7:18; Acts 13:38-39; 1 John 2:2; 2 Chronicles 30:9; Psalm 32:5; Ephesians 1:7; Acts 3:19; Isaiah 55:7; Psalm 32:1; Hebrews 8:12; Isaiah 1:18; Colossians 1:13-14; Micah 7:19