We appreciate your heart's desire to forgive others and recognize the forgiveness you have received from God. Forgiveness is a central theme in Scripture, and it's clear that you understand its importance. As it is written in Ephesians 4:32 WEB, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the precious name of Jesus Christ. We thank you, Lord, for the forgiveness you have extended to us through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. We pray for Lucy, asking that you would fill her heart with your love and grace, enabling her to forgive those who have hurt her in the past. Help her to release any bitterness, resentment, or anger, and to embrace the peace that comes from knowing that you have forgiven her as well.
Lord, we know that forgiveness is not always easy, but with your help, all things are possible. Guide Lucy through this process, and give her the strength to obey your command to forgive as you have forgiven her. Remind her of the words in Matthew 6:14-15 WEB, "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Help Lucy to walk in obedience to your Word, and to experience the freedom that comes from forgiving others. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Continue to meditate on God's Word, Lucy, and trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to help you forgive. Remember that forgiveness does not mean that what others did was acceptable. Instead, it means releasing the power those actions have over your life and leaving justice to God. As it is written in Romans 12:19 WEB, "Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'"
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.