Courage to forgive…..
Heavenly father, please give me the courage to forgive. Gift me the key to freedom and joy. First for myself, forgive and free me from any resentment, guilt, hurt, blame, self-pity and judgement that I might be holding on to about myself. Release me from any mental addictions that lead to my suffering and pain. Turn my lack of self-love leading to abuse, to nurturing; victim-hood to divinity; rejection to gratitude; disease to wellness; opposition to union; expectations to understanding; criticism to accepting; and selfishness to generosity.
For my loved ones who have hurt, disappointed or betrayed me, help me to forgive them….even if I believe the offense is too great to be forgiven. Give me the strength to have compassion and love them unconditionally, as they may be hurting, suffering and in pain as well. Help me to remember that other people’s actions and behaviors have nothing to do with me, though they may involve me. Please forgive me for ever making their issues and situations about me.
Father, help me to accept the forgiveness of everyone I have hurt in my life. Please give me the courage to correct my wrongs and to replace my ignorance with wisdom by re-framing my thoughts and experiences. Help me to no longer hide my love behind fear, but the courage to open my heart to love again. Help me move toward the pleasure of walking through life having clarity and understanding, relinquishing my old belief systems and assumptions. Most importantly, help me to re-write my story to reflect a person, whose life has been greatly impacted and tremendously changed through true forgiveness. Thank you heavenly father for granting me this capacity and the peace of it all……Amen!
