Genesis 45:4-5
“Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt. And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me […]
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-seven times.” Forgiveness is not an action; it reflects the heart. How often do you forgive […]
Matthew 6:9-15
“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver […]
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.” Dear Lord, may we search our hearts, confess, and turn from our anger, and allow You to purify our hearts and minds, so that we […]
Proverbs 24:29
“Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.” A heart that is grateful for the forgiveness offered to us should give us a heart of forgiveness for others. Will you allow your unforgiving spirit to rob you of […]
Mark 11:25
“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” A huge part of living in peace and walking in fellowship with God is forgiving others. Forgiving others not only gives you a peace in that relationship, it also […]
Micah 7:18
“Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.” Dear Lord, I praise You for never giving up on me, for forgiving me through the blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for […]
Psalm 103:8-13
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love […]
Psalm 51:1-3
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.” Psalm 51:5 “Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time […]
Psalm 32:5-6
“I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great […]