Prayer for Forgiveness
(to be prayed outloud)
 

NOTE: Forgiveness is not an emotion or feeling but is making a heart decision to let go of our right to make the offender pay. It is trusting God to deal with them in His way. The only way to be free and to receive healing is to release the person or persons who caused pain or harm. Unforgiveness will hinder healing and open you to the tormentors. Sometimes, there is grieving to be done for the losses we have suffered. We may also need to forgive ourselves. Healing is a process and takes time. 

If there is a very traumatic memory, then it may be better to work through that memory first with a trusted counselor before you try to pray this prayer.  

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for Your love and kindness toward me. It is Your kindness that has led me to repentance, turning from all my sins and turning to you. 

I admit that I have allowed bitterness and resentment to grow in me. At times, I have forgotten this unforgiveness in my heart. This unforgiveness festers deep within me, at times beyond my conscious reach. This affects every aspect of my life and gives the enemy a right to torment me as stated in Matthew 18. I confess that this unforgiveness and bitterness is affecting my life and relationships today. Because of past hurts, I acknowledge the inability to love or trust others.

I understand that forgiveness is not an emotion but an act of my will. I now choose to exercise my will to forgive others as You, Father, have forgiven me. Dear Holy Spirit, I am asking You to bring to my remembrance anyone I need to forgive. I choose not to be ruled by a spirit of bitterness. I repent, forgive and release these people right now. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Is it possible to forgive the abusers? (Taken from: How to Recover After Exiting a Deceptive, Abusive Group)

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Renouncing Deception and Seeking Truth

Confession of Faith and My Position in Christ

Prayer to Repent of Proud Spirit

Prayer for Moral Issues

Confession and Freedom From Specific Occult Sins

Prayer of Cleansing for Participation in the Occult

Breaking Satanic Dedication and Covenants

Breaking Soul Ties or Cords of Iniquity

Breaking Curses, Spells and Incantations
 

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