For the one trying to pray for and to forgive someone who might not even have asked for your forgiveness –
Sometimes, most times in fact – it is beyond us to forgive without the help of the Spirit.
Sometimes, most times in fact – the best prayer we can pray is that which Jesus, Himself, prayed.
A prayer that is simply and powerfully this:
“Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” ~Luke 23:34
It doesn’t excuse the behavior, but it does guard our own heart against hatred and bitterness. In all things, especially in this – we can follow the example of our Savior.
Just like Jesus, we can give the hurt to our Heavenly Father.~
~Stacy L. Sanchez / Heartprints of God
