Forgiveness | 21 Days of Prayer: Day 11

Forgiveness is what I call the “Elephant in the Prayer Room.” Have you ever wondered why in scripture forgiveness (or the lack thereof) is tied to prayer? I personally believe forgiveness is one of the greatest and most valuable acts of faith one can display.

First of all, to forgive is to act the same way God acts toward us. Forgiveness is not forgetting what happened but it’s moving forward without having a hardened heart. The question remains, “How Do I Move Forward Without a Hardened Heart?”

Let's look at the “Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor” (Reference Matthew 18:21-35). In Matthew 18:27, we see the key to moving forward without a hardened heart:

The King/Master did the following:

1. Filled with Compassion
2. Released the Debtor
3. Forgave His Debt

Walking through forgiveness is not a one-time deal but a daily commitment to living a life free from bitterness and strengthening your awareness of how God forgives us without limits. 

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