I admit that I have not always been kind, patient and loving to others when they have offended me. I have allowed bitterness and resentment to grow in me, separating me from others and from You. 

At times, I have forgotten this unforgiveness is affecting my heart and how I respond to others. This unforgiveness affects every aspect of my life and allows the enemy to use me in ways that are not holy. 

I confess that this unforgiveness and bitterness is affecting my life and relationships today . Because of these past hurts, I acknowledge the inability to forgive:   (Insert names)

________,________,________,________,________,________,________,________

I understand that forgiveness is not an emotion but an act of my will. I now choose to exercise my will to forgive those listed above as You, Father, have forgiven me. Father, I know that You are a searcher of the heart. I ask You to search my heart. Reveal to me any hidden and secret unforgiveness or bitterness toward others that have hurt or offended me. 

I choose not to be ruled by a spirit of bitterness. 

I choose to forgive and have a spirit of peace and love in my heart. I repent, I forgive and I release those whose names I have written above.

I ask you, Heavenly Father, to forgive me and restore me as I forgive those who have offended me. 

Thank You Father.

Amen. 

Abraham Lincoln once said “The best way to get rid of an enemy is to make him your friend.” That must start with forgiveness.

As a side note, before we move on in our growth, imagine that Yeshua were to unexpectedly knock on your door today .  

What would you be embarrassed by Him seeing in your home? 

If you still have things from your “old” life that you are keeping which you would be embarrassed for Him to see, here is a little hint. (sshhhhhh) He sees it right now-all of it! So now the question is, do you love Him enough to turn over the Lordship of your life to Him? This would please G-d today. Why not go around your house and open your spiritual eyes and do the right thing! You will benefit, He will be pleased, and your friendship and relationship with Him will grow through your obedience. 

While we are on this subject, if He showed up at your workplace, after work, at a sporting event, etc., would you be embarrassed about how you were behaving, how you were dressed, what you were talking about, and how you were talking? 

What would you be embarrassed about?

Would He see you acting differently than you do around your G-dly friends? Today is a very good time to begin showing Him the respect that only He deserves, all the time.

30