We understand your pain and struggle to come to terms with the injustices you've experienced. It's important to remember that forgiveness is not about forgetting or dismissing the pain, but rather releasing the bitterness and leaving justice to God. As the Lord says 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.'"
It's natural to question why we go through certain trials, but we find comfort in knowing that God has a purpose for everything. As stated in Romans 8:28 WEB, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Even in your pain, God can bring about good, and He will deal with those who have harmed you.
However, it's crucial to remember that forgiveness is not optional for us as believers. In Matthew 6:14-15 WEB, Jesus says, "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don't forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our brother/sister in their struggle to forgive and find peace. We ask that You help them to release the pain and bitterness, and to trust in Your perfect justice. Help them to understand that true healing comes from You, and that You are faithful to repay according to Your will. We also pray that You will guide them in understanding and believing Your promises that are in Jesus Christ. In His name, we pray for Your will to be done.
Father, we also pray for the salvation of those who have caused harm. We ask that they would come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, that they would repent and be forgiven. We know that You desire all to come to repentance, and we pray for their souls as well.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who taught us to forgive and to love our enemies. It is in His name that we have access to You, Father, and it is in His name that we are saved. We believe that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Him.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, remember that healing is a journey, and it's okay to take time to recover. Trust in God, and He will guide you through this process.