8th March 2025
The Power of Forgiveness
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful tools in a Christian’s spiritual arsenal. It’s also one of the most challenging. When someone hurts us deeply, the natural instinct is to hold onto resentment, anger, and unforgiveness. It’s easy to convince ourselves that we have a right to be upset, and that the other person doesn’t deserve our forgiveness. But the Bible tells us a different story. It calls us to forgive, just as God has forgiven us.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean that what the other person did is okay. It doesn’t mean that we must forget the hurt or the pain. It simply means that we are releasing our right to hold onto that hurt and trusting God to deal with the situation. When we forgive, we free ourselves from the prison of bitterness, and we make room for God’s peace to fill our hearts.
A woman named Rachel learned this powerful lesson after experiencing betrayal from her closest friend. The pain she felt was overwhelming, and for a long time, she couldn’t imagine ever forgiving her. Every time she thought about the betrayal, she felt a wave of anger and resentment. But the more she held onto these feelings, the more bitter and restless she became. She realised that this unforgiveness was consuming her.
Rachel decided to pray about the situation. One night, as she poured out her heart to God, she felt a gentle prompting from the Holy Spirit to forgive. But God, they don’t deserve it, she thought. But in that moment, God reminded her of the countless times He had forgiven her, despite her mistakes and shortcomings. He reminded her that forgiveness is not about the other person—it’s about releasing ourselves from the chains of bitterness and allowing God’s peace to reign.
In obedience, Rachel chose to forgive her friend—not because the friend deserved it, but because she wanted to be free. It didn’t happen overnight, but gradually, she experienced healing. Forgiveness didn’t erase the past, but it set her free from the pain of it. She also realised that forgiveness didn’t mean she had to continue in the same relationship with the person—it simply meant that she wasn’t going to let that betrayal hold her hostage any longer.
Jesus calls us to forgive because forgiveness is central to our walk with Him. He didn’t just forgive us for the small things. He forgave us for our sins, for the times we’ve rebelled, for the moments we’ve hurt Him and others. And because He forgave us, we are empowered to forgive others. When we hold on to unforgiveness, it doesn’t just affect the person we’re angry at—it hurts us, too. It keeps us from experiencing God’s peace and joy.
If you’re struggling to forgive someone, remember this: forgiveness is an act of obedience, not emotion. You may not feel like forgiving, but God commands it because it’s in your best interest. It doesn’t change what was done to you, but it does change what happens in your heart. When you forgive, you allow God’s love to flow freely in and through you. Forgiveness is freedom.
Confession:
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Thank you Pastor for the powerful devotion.
“I CHOOSE TO FORGIVE AS GOD HAS FORGIVEN ME. I RELEASE ALL BITTERNESS, ANGER, AND RESENTMENT. I TRUST THAT GOD WILL HEAL MY HEART AND BRING PEACE TO MY SOUL. I CHOOSE FREEDOM, AND I DECLARE THAT NO ONE WILL HOLD ME HOSTAGE WITH UNFORGIVENESS . IN JESUS MIGHTY ’ NAME, AMEN!”
Thank You Pastor Enoch for the Devotion. More Blessings 🙌 and Have a wonderful weekend
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!. Another powerful devotion today. Thank you so much Papa. Increase grace sir
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Thank you pastor for this encouraging devotional. More grace sir 🙏
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!” Lord help me to forgive and move on , very powerful message Thank you sir more grace 🙏🏾 🙌🏾
Forgiveness is central in my walk with Christ. Today I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Sir for this wonderful and timely devotion
“Forgiveness didn’t erase the past, but it set her free from the pain of it.”
“forgiveness is an act of obedience, not emotion”
Confession:
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you so much Papa for this powerful devotion. God bless and increase you Sir in the name of Jesus. Amen
Shalom my Father
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you so much Pastor!🙏
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you pastor
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Pastor, Mama Joy and Family for today’s devotional 🙏🏾
We give God all the praise and all the glory.
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name. Thank you so much man of God.
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.
Forgiveness is an act of obedience, not emotion. Forgiving is in my best interest. When I forgive, I allow God’s love to flow freely in and through me. Forgiveness is freedom.
Thank you Pastor, increased grace.
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, heaviness and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. I’m moving upwards and forwards In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Thank you so much Papa for this timely devotion, God richly bless your penmanship Sir.
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you papa
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!” thank you daddy
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!. Thank you Pastor for this wonderful devotional 🙏
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Pastor
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Good morning and thank you my pastor
Always remain blessed sir
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Papa
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!” thank you pastor for this wonderful devotional God bless you 🫶🏾🫶🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen&Amen”! 🙏🏼
Thank you Papa,Mama&Ministers
forgiveness is not about the other person—it’s about releasing ourselves from the chains of bitterness and allowing God’s peace to reign.
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
God bless you Sir for your time and constant encouragement! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen! Thank you Pastor for this uplifting devotional.🙏
I OLUWANIFEMI choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment.
Confession:
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”🙏🙌
Thank you for Papa and Mama for this powerful devotional
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness.
Thank You Jesus 🙏🙏
I choose to forgive others as God forgave me in the name of JESUS. AMEN.
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Thank you Pastor
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!” Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”Thank you so much for this powerful Devotion Papa,God bless you mightily in Jesus mighty name Sir🙏
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, AMEN AND AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL. 🙏
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty. Thank you Father for your Holy Word today and always.
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you so much Daddy for this powerful devotion. More strength and grace.
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you sir 🙏
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Thank you pastor
He forgave us, we are empowered to forgive others. God’s will is sufficient for all heavy hearted 💯
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Pastor for this wonderful devotion. More grace Sir!!!
I will not be held hostage by unforgiveness in the name of Jesus .
Thank you papa for today’s devotional .
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”Thank you so much Pastor for this wonderful devotion.
forgiveness is an act of obedience, not emotion.
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Jesus for forgiving me and empowering me to other.
Thank Papa, more grace Sir
Confession:
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you so much Sir for this devotion ✝️🙏🏿🌸🔥.
Forgiveness is an act of obedience, not emotion.
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me
Confession:
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Pastor for this devotional 😇✝️🙏🏽🎇🌹.
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!” Thank you Pastor- God bless you 🙏🏽❤️
Confession:
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Pastor for this devotional 😇✝️🙏🏽🎇🌹.
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you so much Pastor 🙏
Thank you Minister of the week.
Increased grace and strength.
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
This is so powerful Pastor.. thank you so much for the reminder to forgive others.
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Than you so much Pastor Enoch may the Lord bless you abundantly.
“I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Pastor Enoch for this Amazing and powerful devotional
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
Thank you Pastor for this Devotion Amen🙏
I choose to forgive as God has forgiven me. I release all bitterness, anger, and resentment. I trust that God will heal my heart and bring peace to my soul. I choose freedom, and I declare that no one will hold me hostage with unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
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