Guided Prayer
A Prayer to Let Go of Resentment
Ephesians 4:31–32 · ESV
[31] Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. [32] Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (ESV)
MAKE THIS PRAYER YOUR OWN
This guided prayer is a starting point. Take your time. Pause when you need to. Add what's on your heart and allow this to become your own conversation with God.
PRAY
Dear God, resentment has taken root in me, and it's poisoning my peace. I don't want to carry it anymore. Take away bitterness, anger, and malice. Help me be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving, the way You forgave me. Replace what's hard in my heart with Your grace. In Jesus' name, amen.
WHAT DID JESUS TEACH?
Jesus Prays for Forgiveness From the Cross
Luke 23:34