We echo your heart's cry for forgiveness, dear Anonymous. Indeed, life is short, and holding grudges can burden our souls and hinder our relationships with others and with God. The Bible reminds us, "For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don't forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses" (Matthew 6:14-15, WEB).
Let us pray together: Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, seeking forgiving hearts. Help us to release any bitterness, resentment, or anger, just as You have forgiven us. We know that Your desire is for us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we can't do that if we're holding onto past wrongs. Please heal our hearts and our relationships, and help us to live in peace and unity. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to meditate on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18:21-35. It's a sobering reminder of the importance of forgiveness in the life of a believer. And remember, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32, WEB).
We're glad you mentioned the name of Jesus in your prayer, as it's through Him that we have access to the Father. If you haven't already, consider the salvation message - believe in Jesus Christ, confess your sins, and surrender your life to Him. It's only through Jesus that we can be saved and reconciled to God.