Power of Forgiveness
1: The Heart of Forgiveness
Passage: Matthew 18:21-22, Ephesians 4:31-32
Prayer Points:
1. Pray for a heart that seeks to forgive generously as Jesus teaches.
2. Ask the Holy Spirit for the strength to let go of bitterness and resentment.
3. Pray for the understanding of the depth of God’s forgiveness towards us.
2: Seventy Times Seven
Passage: Matthew 18:21-22,Colossians 3:12-13
Prayer Points:
1. Pray for the patience and forbearance to forgive repeatedly.
2. Seek God’s guidance in identifying relationships that need reconciliation.
3. Ask God to reveal any unforgiveness hiding in the heart.
3: Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness
Passage: Matthew 18:21-22,Hebrews 12:14-15
Prayer Points:
1. Pray for the courage to confront personal pain caused by others.
2. Ask God to break the chains of grudges and bring freedom.
3. Pray for the peace that comes from resolving conflicts biblically.
4: Living in Forgiveness
Passage: Matthew 18:21-22,Luke 6:37
Prayer Points:
1. Pray to develop a lifestyle of continual forgiveness.
2. Seek wisdom on maintaining forgiven relationships.
3. Pray for humility to seek forgiveness from others when needed.
5: The Blessing of Forgiveness
Passage: Matthew 18:21-22,Psalm 32:1-2
Prayer Points:
1. Praise God for the blessings of receiving and giving forgiveness.
2. Pray for an overflow of God’s love in relationships.
3. Ask for continual reminders of the freedom found in forgiveness.