Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. --- Ephesians 4:31-32
PRAYER THOUGHT
Forgiveness can be defined as a deliberate decision to release feelings of anger, resentment, or vengeance toward someone who has hurt you. In contrast, "unforgiveness" is marked by a mix of bitterness, hostility, anger, and fear. Holding a grudge or aiming for revenge can sap our ability to find peace and happiness, but finding a way to forgive without giving up our principles is no easy task. However, if we can find a way to do so, we will reap many benefits. How can we forgive and practice forgiveness in our country?
You can discover the answer to the question above by examining how God forgives. God exonerates you of all wrong when you confess your sins. He completely forgives and cleanses you. No one deserves God's forgiveness, but He offers forgiveness to everyone, and we all need it.
ACTION PLAN
Forgiveness begins with me. Start by confessing your sins toward God, toward yourself, and toward others. Ask God to remove the blind-spots and open your eyes. Give God your anger, resentment, vengeance, hatred, bitterness, hostility, and fear. Receive His forgiveness as a free gift and let His mercy and grace change you. Now, prayer for others to receive God's forgiveness and be change. This is the prayer of forgiveness for our country.
