Have you ever been really angry at someone and had a tough time letting it go ? Maybe a work colleague let you down or got you in trouble with the boss . Maybe family drama is dragging you down and there are unresolved hurt feelings . Maybe your spouse betrayed you and you aren't sure how to move past it . Unforgiveness in our lives is painful as believers .
It can affect our prayer life and even our relationship with the Lord . Mark 11 , 25 says and when you stand praying , if you hold anything against anyone , forgive them so that your father in heaven may forgive you your sins . God's amazing grace is one of the most beautiful aspects of Christian belief .
He sent his own son , Jesus Christ , to die on the cross in exchange for our sins . We are forgiven because of the sacrifice Jesus made and have eternity in heaven to look forward to because of that forgiveness . The truth about unforgiveness is it does the most damage , not to the party we hold a grudge against , but to ourselves .
You can't see it on the outside , but an unhealed wound on our hearts is like cancer , spreading and growing and preventing us from experiencing joy to the full . God wants better for us . If you are struggling to forgive someone , give it to God today and ask him to help you . Let it go . Let's pray , Lord .
There may be someone listening to this or reading this right now that has a person or situation to forgive that is weighing heavily on their heart and they need your help . God , please give us the strength to forgive and , Lord , renew our sense of peace . God , we give you every aspect of these situations in our lives . We love you In Jesus' name , amen .