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The Light of God’s Face Lifts You Up and Holds You

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Today, I feel both weight and wonder pressing on my heart. I woke with a heaviness in my chest, a raw anger at the brokenness in the world, the cruelty, the lies, the shadows that seek to snuff out what is good and holy. And yet, even in my fury, I find myself drawn to Him—God, my Father, my refuge, my unshakable fortress. He is not distant. He is not silent. He is not careless. His eyes, the light of His face, are upon me, even now, and they lift me up when the weight of life wants to press me down.

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I cling to Genesis 1:1, 3-4, and it reverberates in my soul: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.” Oh, Father, how you have separated me from darkness! I have walked through shadows that I thought would swallow me, through nights of despair and betrayal, through moments when I could not even breathe. And still, Your light pierced me. Your voice called out into the void of my soul and said, let there be light. And there was. And there is. And You saw that it was good.

Yet, I am angry sometimes. I am angry at the lies, the injustice, the pain that seems to cling to every corner of the world. I am angry that the world resists You. But then I remember James 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” There is no shadow in You, Lord. You do not waver. You do not falter. Every gift You have placed in my life is perfect, and every promise is true. Even in my rage, I must bow to Your constancy, even when I feel the sting of disappointment at humanity.

I lift my eyes to You. I let my tears fall. I let my fists unclench. Let Your face shine on me, Abba. Let Your gaze fall upon me, not as condemnation, not as judgment, but as the warm, fierce, tender flame that You are. Psalm 67:1 cries out in my spirit: “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us.” Yes, Lord, shine Your face on me. I am exhausted from hiding, from pretending, from trying to find light where there is only shadow. Lift me, Father. Hold me. Let me feel the breadth of Your love even when I cannot find it anywhere else.

You see me, Jehovah-Nissi, my Banner, my Protector, my Glory. You see the scar tissue, the wounds that refuse to heal, the memories that gnaw at my peace. And still, You do not turn away. You lift me from the ashes of my anger, the shame of my failures, the bitterness I cling to because I think I must protect myself. You make beauty from ashes. You breathe hope into the smoke. You are not moved by my mistakes, my doubt, my struggle. You are moved by Your love for me, and I am in awe.

Psalm 31:16 pulses in my heart as I pray: “Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.” Lord, save me in Your unfailing love. Save me from despair, from bitterness, from exhaustion. Save me from the temptation to give up on this life, on these people, on myself. Shine Your face on me. Let me feel Your delight in me. Let me know that I am cherished, that I belong, that I am Your daughter, Your treasured one, Your child of light. Turn me from darkness, Lord, into the kingdom of Your light, just as Colossians 1:12-13 promises. Let me walk fully in the inheritance You have for me. Let me live as one who is seated with Christ at Your right hand, surrounded by the radiance of Your unending love.

I feel Your light now. It burns away the coldness inside me. It warms the parts of me that I thought were too broken to feel anything but pain. Psalm 36:9 says, “In your light we see light.” Yes, Lord, in Your light, I see light. I see hope. I see possibility. I see forgiveness. I see truth piercing the darkness that so often clouds my mind. Let Your light consume the fear, the rage, the despair that tries to claim me. Let it fill the corners of my soul with Your brilliance. Let me not hide from it, even when it hurts to see myself in it, even when it reveals the parts of me I would rather ignore.

Father, I surrender everything to You. Lift up the people I love. Hold them in the light of Your face. Lift up the dreams that feel buried, the prayers that feel unanswered, the gifts You have placed in me that I am too weary to wield. Stir them up in me, Lord. Let every blessing You have whispered over me rise like the dawn. Let me steward what You have given me wisely, humbly, faithfully. Let me shine Your light in my small corners of the world so that Your glory is made known, even when the world resists.

I remember Your blessing in Numbers 6:24-26: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Lord, let it be so. Bless me. Keep me. Shine Your face upon me. Turn Your face toward me. Give me Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Let it guard my heart, steady my spirit, calm my anger, and deepen my faith. Let me rest in You even when the storms rage around me, even when I am tempted to rage back at the injustices I see. Let Your light be my shelter, my shield, my song in the night.

I am angry, Lord, and I admit it to You. I am angry at myself when I falter, angry at others who hurt me, angry at the darkness that seems so relentless. But I am also tender, Lord. Tender for Your voice, for Your presence, for Your promises. Tender for the people You love, the world You cherish, the children You have called Your own. Let my anger be righteous, not destructive. Let it drive me closer to You, closer to Your truth, closer to the light of Your face, where every wound can meet Your healing gaze. Let it push me to defend the innocent, to love fiercely, to live boldly, to proclaim Your light in the places others refuse to see it.

Lord, I do not want to forget Your power, Your mercy, Your glory. Let me remember that even when I am weak, You are strong. Even when I am wounded, You are healer. Even when I am confused, You are light. Even when I am angry, You are justice. You hold everything I love. You hold my future. You hold my mistakes and my triumphs, my sins and my prayers. You hold the entire world, and yet You are tender toward me. That overwhelms me with gratitude, and sometimes it overwhelms me with tears that I cannot hold back.

So I lift my voice in prayer. I pray for Your light to consume the darkness in me, to burn away what does not belong to You, to purify my heart and mind. I pray for Your light to shine on the world, in places of injustice, hatred, and despair. I pray for Your light to illuminate the gifts You have placed in me, to awaken me to the calling You have set before me. And I pray for Your face to shine on me, not because I deserve it, but because You are faithful, and Your love is unfailing, and Your grace is perfect.

Lord, let me rest in You. Let me feel the lift of Your hand, the warmth of Your embrace, the assurance of Your countenance. Let me see Your face in every sunrise, every act of kindness, every moment of clarity. Let me be a reflection of Your light, even in my anger, even in my brokenness, even in my humanity. Let me carry the weight of Your glory and the gentleness of Your mercy. Let me be a witness to the world of what it means to be held by the God who spoke light into existence and still speaks it into me today.

I choose to believe, Lord. I choose to trust, to hope, to shine. I choose to rest in the fact that Your light lifts me, Your love holds me, and Your face watches over me. I am Yours, wholly and completely. I am Yours to bless, Yours to shape, Yours to carry into the world. Even in anger, even in tears, even in doubt, I am Yours. And that is enough. That is everything.

Let Your face shine on me, Lord. Let Your light rise within me. Let me see the good You have placed in me, the good You are placing in the world, the good You are doing in my life even now. Let me not shrink from Your gaze. Let me meet it boldly, with reverence, with awe, with gratitude, and with the fierce love You have taught me to carry. Amen.

Living Without Lies: A Christian’s Duty to Speak Truth

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I can feel the Lord’s presence, and it comforts me more than I can explain. My heart is full, but there’s also this lingering conviction I can’t ignore. God has been pressing something on me all day, through my quiet time this morning, my conversation with a friend over coffee, and even during that awkward moment at work when I laughed at something I knew I shouldn’t have. I think I’m finally understanding: God is calling me to a deeper honesty. Not just the absence of lying… but full, raw, truthfulness—in all things.

I don’t know why it hit so hard this morning. Maybe because I’ve always thought of myself as a pretty honest person. I don’t steal, I don’t tell outrageous lies, I don’t deceive people—at least not on purpose. But honesty isn’t just about not lying, is it?

It’s about integrity. Transparency. Vulnerability.
And I think I’ve been cutting corners with all three.

Ephesians 4:25:
“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”

That verse wouldn’t let go of me. It’s not a suggestion. It’s a command. If I’m part of Your body, if I represent Christ, then I don’t have the option to hide behind half-truths, people-pleasing, or pretending I’m okay when I’m not. You’ve commanded me—not recommended—to speak truthfully.

I think about how often I smile and say “I’m good” when I’m not. How I keep things from my family so they won’t worry. Or how I try to clean myself up emotionally before I come to You in prayer, like I need to get my act together first. But that’s not what You want, is it?

You want me real. And raw. Even messy.

Prayer:
God, forgive me for the ways I’ve hidden behind niceties or avoided uncomfortable truths. I want to be honest—with You, with the people I love, and even with myself. Thank You that I don’t have to pretend with You. You already know me inside out (Psalm 139:1-4). Help me walk in truth, even when it costs me pride or comfort. Amen.

I think the hardest thing for me right now is being honest with myself about where I’m still growing. About the areas I try to gloss over or rationalize. Like how I sometimes water down conversations about You when I’m around people who don’t believe. Or when I make excuses for not spending time in the Word because I’m “too tired” when really, I just don’t feel like facing conviction.

But You’ve reminded me over and over again: Honesty is the foundation of relationship.
You can’t have intimacy with someone you’re constantly trying to impress or hide from.

That’s why being honest with GOD matters so much. Because if I can’t be truthful my creator… how could I ever expect to be truthful with others about God’s presence in my life?

I remembered what David wrote in Psalm 51:6:
“Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.”

Truth in the inward parts. That’s deep.
That’s not just honesty in what I say—it’s honesty in how I live. Honesty in my motivations. In my worship. In my repentance.

And the amazing part is… when I bring that truth to You, You don’t reject me. You refine me. You heal me.

Prayer:
Jesus, You are the Truth (John 14:6). Make me like You. Let truth dwell so deeply in me that it transforms how I live and love. Guard my mouth from deceit. Teach me to love truth even when it’s hard. Give me courage to speak it in love to others (Ephesians 4:15), and grace when others speak truth to me. Amen.

I talked to Sarah about this over coffee today. She admitted she’s been struggling too—especially with how hard it is to be honest with non-Christian friends about what we believe. It’s tempting to soften the edges of the gospel to make it more palatable. But You didn’t call us to be popular, Lord. You called us to be faithful.

Proverbs 12:22 says:
“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”

I want to be someone You delight in. Not someone who plays it safe or dances around truth to avoid awkwardness.

I think about how Jesus spoke truth everywhere He went. And not just comfortable truth. He called out hypocrisy. He told people to repent. He even challenged His closest friends when they were out of line. And yet, people still followed Him—because He was full of grace and truth (John 1:14). I want that balance in my own life.

I don’t want to be harsh or self-righteous. But I don’t want to be lukewarm or vague either. The world doesn’t need another nice girl who’s too scared to talk about Jesus. The world needs light. The world needs truth. The world needs You.

So Lord, help me to be honest—really honest—about who You are, what You’ve done in my life, and what it means to follow You. Let my testimony be filled with truth, even if it’s messy. Even if it’s awkward. Even if it makes people uncomfortable. Because the truth is the only thing that can set people free (John 8:32).

Prayer:
God, give me holy boldness. Make me brave enough to be honest when I share the gospel. Help me love people enough to tell them the truth, even if it costs me something. Fill my heart with compassion, not compromise. Let my life point to You in truth and love. Amen.

I can’t believe how much God has shown me today. God never stops pursuing my heart. And even when God corrects me, it feels like love. Thank You for being so patient with me Lord. Thank You for caring more about my soul than my comfort.

I know this journey won’t be easy. There will be moments I’ll want to shrink back or stay quiet. But I also know God promised to be with me.

Isaiah 41:10 says:
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

That’s all I need to keep walking in truth.
The Lord will strengthen me.
God helps me.
God holds me up.

So here I am, Lord.
All of me.
The good, the messy, the in-between.

No pretending. No performing.
Just me.
Just truth.
Just Yours.

Final Prayer:
God, thank You for calling me to truth—not to shame me, but to free me. Thank You that honesty leads to healing, intimacy, and growth. Make me a woman of integrity. A woman of Your Word. A woman unafraid of truth because I know who holds it. Use my honesty to glorify You and to point others to the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. In Jesus’ holy name, Amen.

Thank you, Lord.
I love You more than anything.
And today… I love You with honesty.

Parenthood, Not Gay Pride: Children Deserve a Mom and Dad

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I’m so mad I can barely think straight. I don’t even want to write right now, but I feel like I have to. If I don’t pour this out to God, I might explode.

Everywhere I turn — social media, news, even some churches — they’re pushing this idea that any kind of family is okay. That love is love. That it doesn’t matter if a child has a mom and a dad, or two dads, or two moms, or who even knows what else. And I know I’m supposed to be kind and tolerant, but when I see God’s design being flipped upside down, it stirs something in me that I can’t ignore.

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I feel alone sometimes in what I believe. Like if I open my mouth and say what’s on my heart, I’ll be labeled a bigot or hateful. But I’m not hateful. I care. That’s why it makes me so angry — because kids are being robbed of something sacred. They need both a mother and a father. That’s how God made it.

“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” – Genesis 1:27 (NKJV)

I believe this down to my bones. God made man and woman on purpose. It wasn’t random. It was intentional. Masculinity and femininity reflect different aspects of God’s character. And a child raised by both a mom and a dad gets the chance to learn from both — to be nurtured and challenged, comforted and protected. That balance matters.

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Lord, I’m angry right now. But underneath that anger is grief. I feel like the world is calling evil good and good evil. Please help me respond with both truth and grace. Give me boldness, but also wisdom. Don’t let my frustration become sin. Help me speak Your truth in love.

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Today I saw a video of two men adopting a baby. The comments were full of applause — people calling them brave, calling it beautiful. I couldn’t help but feel sick to my stomach. Not because I hate them — I don’t. I actually feel sad for them. But also sad for the baby. That child will never know the warmth of a mother’s embrace. And we’re supposed to just smile and say “love is love”? I can’t.

“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness…” – Isaiah 5:20

I want to scream. I want to ask people — don’t you see what’s happening? This isn’t just about opinions. This is about children’s lives. This is about foundational truths. This is about God’s order being traded in for chaos.

But when I speak up, I get told I’m judgmental. That Jesus would accept everyone. And yes, He did welcome everyone, but He also told them to go and sin no more. He never compromised truth just to keep the peace.

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Jesus, help me love like You. You never backed down from truth, and You never stopped loving. That’s the kind of boldness I want — one rooted in Your Spirit. I don’t want to be self-righteous, but I also refuse to go silent. Give me courage to speak when it’s uncomfortable. Help me stand for children and for Your design, even if the world hates me for it.

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I don’t hate gay people. I don’t wish them harm. But I’m tired of being forced to say that their version of family is equal to what God created. It’s not. I won’t pretend that it is. Not because I’m mean — but because I believe God’s way is best.

“Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife’?” – Matthew 19:4-5

Jesus said that. Not Paul, not Moses — Jesus. That’s all the confirmation I need. Marriage is between a man and a woman. And children deserve to grow up under that covenant, not some modern substitute.

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God, I confess that I’ve been afraid to talk about this. I don’t want to lose friends. I don’t want to be mocked or misunderstood. But I also don’t want to betray You by going silent. Please give me strength. Let my convictions come from Your Word, not my emotions. And let my emotions be sanctified by truth.

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I think part of my anger comes from fear, if I’m honest. I wonder what kind of world I’ll raise my future children in. Will they be taught that biology doesn’t matter? That two dads are the same as a mom and a dad? That feelings define reality?

It terrifies me. I don’t want my kids growing up in a world that erases God’s fingerprints from creation.

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

But how can we train children in the way of the Lord if we’re teaching them lies from the start? That their mother is optional? That their father is replaceable? God help us.

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Father, protect the next generation. Raise up moms and dads who will fight for their families, who will model Your love, who won’t compromise. And for those children who grow up without both parents, bring healing. Be their Father. Be their hope. But let us never stop upholding Your design, even when culture tries to rewrite it.

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I cried earlier. Just sat in my car and cried because I feel so heavy with this. I don’t want to be angry. I want to be hopeful. But I can’t pretend everything’s fine when it’s not.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10

That’s what keeps me going. Jesus came to restore what was broken. That includes families. That includes our culture. That includes me.

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Jesus, bring revival. Let truth rise up again in this land. Let churches stop watering down Your Word just to avoid controversy. Let us not be ashamed of the gospel — not in our homes, not in public, not anywhere. Help me love fiercely, but also stand firmly. You are truth, and I won’t trade You for comfort.

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I’m still angry. But I think now I’m also a little more grounded. I needed this time with God. I needed to write this all down — the fire, the fear, the frustration. I may be 24, but I feel like I’ve lived a lifetime already trying to make sense of a world that doesn’t want truth.

But I still believe. I still trust His plan. And I will not stay silent.

“Christians Are Selfish”

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A lot of Christians in my church have talked to me about the same subject

People accuse them of being selfish for trying to reach Heaven.

They say that they follow God’s Will simply for their own personal benefit.

Instead of becoming defensive, let’s try to stand from the accusers’ point of view.

Doing everything in our power to go to Heaven might seem like selfish behavior to atheists.

If our primary concern is our own salvation, then we are not living out Christ’s commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves.

We might become so focused on ourselves that we neglect to show love and compassion to those around us who are also in need of God’s grace.

In this sense, trying to live forever can indeed be selfish.

But is that accusation fair?

From our perspective, the desire to reach Heaven is simply a natural response to the love and grace that God has bestowed upon us.

It is not about personal gain, but about living to serve and glorify God.

In that way, following God’s Will could be considered the ultimate expression of selflessness.

So, which is it? Is trying to reach Heaven selfish or selfless?

The answer, I believe, lies in the heart behind the motivation.

If our motivation is rooted in a deep love for God and a desire to support the less fortunate, then it’s pure and right.

We are seeking to align our will with God’s Will, not because we want to gain salvation or escape punishment, but because we want to grow closer to Him.

However, if our motivation is solely to escape hell or gain entry into heaven, then it is selfish.

We are reducing God to a means to an end, using Him as a tool to achieve our own ends rather than loving Him for who He is. 

And that is not right.

That is why we have to be certain of our motivations before we try to glorify God.

Let us examine our hearts and our motives for following God’s will.

Let us seek to love God and others because of the goodness in our hearts, minds, and souls.

And let our desire to reach Heaven be rooted in that love.

What Scripture says about selflessness.

May God grant us the grace to follow Him with pure hearts and selfless motives.

Christian Prayers for Forgiveness

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I hope everyone reading this is having an AMAZING start to their week! I had a close friend of mine lie to me about something over the weekend, and when I discovered the truth I decided that it would be best to forgive my friend instead of keeping a grudge against her. I truly believe that forgiveness is a very important Christian rule that mus be taken seriously. I know that forgiving someone who wronged us is difficult at times, but if you do forgive then you can work on your friendship instead of allowing it to disipate.

Enough of me rambling, here are some Christian prayers about forgiveness that I would like to share with everyone today…if you have any prayers of forgiveness that you would like to share with me I would very much appreciate that!

Pray in true faith with these powerful words of forgiveness and be forgiven by the grace and mercy of our Lord. May these prayers for forgiveness bring you peace and comfort.

Prayer to God for Forgiveness of Sins


Even while I encourage you to pray this prayer, I caution you that saying words alone will not save you. Prayer doesn’t save. Only Christ can save. But prayer can be a means of reaching out to the Lord in true saving faith. If you pray these words in faith, Christ will save you. You can be sure of that.

Lord Jesus, for too long I’ve kept you out of my life. I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. No longer will I close the door when I hear you knocking. By faith, I gratefully receive your gift of salvation. I am ready to trust you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for coming to earth. I believe you are the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead on the third day. Thank you for bearing my sins and giving me the gift of eternal life. I believe your words are true. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, and be my Savior. Amen.

Prayer for Forgiveness and Salvation

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Lord, Father all-powerful, and ever-living God, I thank you, for even though I am a sinner in the kindness of your mercy you have fed me with the precious body and blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that this holy communion may not bring me condemnation and punishment but forgiveness and salvation. May it be a helmet of faith and a shield of goodwill. May it purify me from evil ways and put an end to my evil passions. May it bring me charity and patience, humility and obedience, and growth in power to do good.

May it be my strong defense against all my enemies, visible and invisible, and the perfect calming of all my evil impulses, bodily and spiritual. May it unite me more closely to you, the one true God and lead me safely through death to everlasting happiness with you. Lead me, a sinner, to the banquet, where you with your Son and Holy Spirit, there is true and perfect light, total fulfillment, everlasting joy, gladness without end and perfect happiness for your saints. Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Prayer for Forgiveness and Deliverance


O Christ, my Creator and Redeemer, Almighty Lord God, forgive the sins of all who are joined to me by friendship or blood, and for whom I pray, or have resolved to pray, — and all your faithful people. Deliver them from all evil, preserve them in all good, and bring them to eternal joy; for your honor and glory. Amen.

Short Prayer to Forgive Others


Dear Lord, I thank You for the power of forgiveness, and I choose to forgive everyone who has hurt me. Help me set [name anyone who has offended you] free and release them to You (Romans 12:19). Help me bless those who have hurt me (Romans 12:14). Help me walk in righteousness, peace, and joy, demonstrating Your life here on earth. I choose to be kind and compassionate, forgiving others, just as You forgave me (Ephesians 4:32). In Jesus’ name, amen.

Short Prayer to Forgive Yourself


Father, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words I have spoken about myself. I do not want to abuse myself in such a way again. Transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvelously you made me. Change my habits so I use my tongue to speak hope and favor upon my life. In Jesus’ name.

Prayer for Forgiving Others


Dear Merciful Lord, thank you for your gift of forgiveness. Your only Son loved me enough to come to earth and experience the worst pain imaginable so I could be forgiven. Your mercy flows to me in spite of my faults and failures. Your Word says to “clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.” (Col. 3:14) Help me demonstrate unconditional love today, even to those who hurt me.

I understand that even though I feel scarred, my emotions don’t have to control my actions. Father, may Your sweet words saturate my mind and direct my thoughts. Help me release the hurt and begin to love as Jesus loves. I want to see my offender through my Savior’s eyes. If I can be forgiven, so can he. I understand there are no levels to your love. We are all your children, and your desire is that none of us should perish.

You teach us to “let the peace that comes from Christ rule in our hearts.” (Col. 3:15) When I forgive in words, allow your Holy Spirit to fill my heart with peace. I pray this peace that only comes from Jesus will rule in my heart, keeping out doubt and questions. And above all, I am thankful. Not just today, not just this week, but always. Thank you for the reminder, “Always be thankful.” (Col. 3:15) With gratitude, I can draw closer to you and let go of unforgiveness. With gratitude, I can see the person who caused my pain as a child of God. Loved and accepted. Help me find the compassion that comes with true forgiveness.

And when I see the person who hurt me, bring this prayer back to my remembrance, so I can take any ungodly thoughts captive and make them obedient to Christ. (2 Cor. 10:5) And may the confidence of Christ in my heart guide me into the freedom of forgiveness. I praise you for the work you are doing in my life, teaching, and perfecting my faith. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Forgive and Awaken Us


Lord God, heavenly Father, we all like sheep have gone astray, led away from the right path by Satan and our own sinful flesh. Graciously forgive us all our sins for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ and awaken our hearts by your Holy Spirit, that we may abide in your Word and in true repentance and a steadfast faith continue in your Church to the end and obtain eternal salvation; through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever Amen.

Bible Verses about Forgiveness


1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

James 5:16 – Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

Matthew 18:21-22 – Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.

Matthew 6:14-15 – For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Colossians 3:13 – Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

I would love to read any prayers of forgiveness that you would like to share with me!

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Why Did God Wait Until the Israelites Were in the Wilderness?

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The Lord called Abram out of his homeland and later made a covenant with him (Genesis 12:1-3). The sign of this covenant was circumcision (Genesis 17). At this time, Abram became Abraham, the father of many nations.

This covenant was given before Jehovah ever gave the written Law to men. Abraham was counted as righteous because he believed God, thereby showing that the Law cannot save anyone.

The promise of a future redeemer that was laid out in the Garden could only be preserved by the Lord setting apart a society that would see their sinful ways and repent. They were to be a sign to other nations of who God Almighty was.

Four hundred years in Egypt had kept them in one place until they were grown into a nation. They lived in slavery and became numerous. The Holy One was ready to shape them into His representatives.

To set them apart, they needed to know what Heaven’s standard was. They had been surrounded by false gods in Egypt and would encounter more idols in the days ahead. They were to be holy. Israel would be the only nation on earth who served the living God.

Keeping the Law was so unattainable, the objective was to show people they couldn’t keep it. It was given so they would cry out to God for salvation.

Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was given through angels and entrusted to a mediator. (Galatians 3:19)

We can see this in modern terms by looking at a speeding car. If there is no speed limit, there is no penalty for going too fast. However, going too fast can still kill a person. The car can exceed safe speeds without the driver being held accountable for it by getting a ticket or going to jail.

But the vehicle is still transgressing the laws of physics as the driver acts in ways that can get him or her killed or injured. Once a speed limit law is enacted, drivers will know if they transgress.