Father, forgive us the wrongs we have done as we ourselves release forgiveness to those who have wronged us.
You have graciously forgiven me, and because of Your love and forgiveness, I choose to graciously forgive others in the depths of Christ’s love.
Because of Your great love, I’m asking You for the grace to walk out the decision to forgive. Father, I choose to forgive the betrayal of even my intimate friends—those with whom I once worshiped in unity as one.
As a follower of Jesus, I choose to love my enemy and bless the one who curses me. Holy Spirit, show me something wonderful that I can do for the one who hates me. Rather than reacting, I choose to respond to the very ones who persecute me by praying for them.
Father, not only will I pray for ____________, but I set myself to treat him/her well (do good and act nobly toward him/her). I will be merciful, sympathetic, tender, responsive, and compassionate toward ________, even as You are, Father.
My desire is to be an imitator of You, and I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me.
Father, thank You that I have great peace in this situation, for I love Your law and refuse to take offense toward __________.
Jesus, I am blessed—happy [with life—joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation apart from outward conditions] and to be envied because I take no offense in You and refuse to be hurt or resentful or annoyed or repelled or made to stumble, whatever may occur.
And now, Father, I roll this work upon You—commit and trust it wholly to You; and I believe that You will cause my thoughts to become in agreement to Your will, and so my plans shall be established and succeed. In Jesus’ name, amen.
