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VERSE: And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought againstany: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you yourtrespasses. -- Mark 11:25 http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Mark+11:25&translation=kjvTHOUGHT: To me, this is one of the most challenging reminders of God'swill in Scripture. I must forgive others! When I refuse, it cuts meoff the stream of forgiveness that God so longs to give to me.While forgiving others is never easy, God has not only commanded usto do it; he has also given us his Son as an example offorgiveness. In addition, he has promised to empower us to be ableto do his will by the power of the Holy Spirit. The real issue:Will we let go of our bitterness toward those who have wounded usand truly forgive them? PRAYER: Dear God, I want to forgive ____ of the sin committed againstme. Please block cynicism and bitterness from my heart. Pleaseempower me to forgive as Jesus did. In addition, dear Father,please teach me what my commitment to forgive actually means interms of the life changes I need to make. In Jesus' name I pray.Amen.