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Meaning of Forgiveness
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The Meaning of Forgiveness and a Prayer
What the Bible Teaches About Letting Go
Matthew 18:21-22 (NLT)
Then Peter came to Him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" "No!" Jesus replied, "seventy times seven!"
Forgiveness.
It is all about forgiveness.The Lord commands it. He suffered and died for our sins.That is what it was all about: the forgiveness of our sins.
Why Holding a Grudge Blocks Forgiveness
Because He forgave us, we must forgive others.To not do so is unacceptable in the eyes of God.
Matthew 18:21–35 tells the parable of the unforgiving servant:
A man, though forgiven of his own great debt, refused mercy to another. Because of his hardness, he was handed over to tormentors until he repaid every last penny.
The New Living Translation puts it plainly: “That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters in your heart."
Matthew 18:21–35 tells the parable of the unforgiving servant:
A man, though forgiven of his own great debt, refused mercy to another. Because of his hardness, he was handed over to tormentors until he repaid every last penny.
The New Living Translation puts it plainly: “That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters in your heart."
So, what does forgiveness mean? It means letting go of the unforgiveness in your heart. Forgiveness does not require facing the person you are forgiving - unless it is yourself.
How to Forgive When It Feels Impossible:
If you cannot forgive by yourself, go to God. Lay it at His feet. After you have lain it at His feet, leave it there when you rise.
God invites you today to lay your burden at His feet
and accept His healing grace upon your life.
Prayer:
Father, I lay my burden at Your feet.You see me and know my heart.
Help me to forgive; cleanse me and heal my pain.
Help me to leave this burden here at Your feet and accept the healing You have for me.
When I walk away, I will be free from this.
In faith I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.
Personal note: I had almost let unforgiveness completely destroy me before I prayed a prayer similar to this one. The most amazing thing happened afterward... I was released from my burden. Miraculously, a 50 year burden dissipated from my life like fog on a sunny morning. It is gone. I am still marveling at the feeling of freedom.
Walking in faith and forgiveness,
Quil
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Condensed version of original blog post dated November 27th, 2025.
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