When we seek forgiveness, we often forget the cost of holding onto past hurts. Hebrews 12:15 reminds us that bitterness, if allowed to linger, can defile not just ourselves but those around us.
Are we truly willing to surrender the roots of resentment and accept the grace that God so freely gives? Do we recognize that forgiveness requires not just asking but also letting go of the chains that tie us to past wrongs?
These prayers explore the journey of releasing bitterness and embracing the healing that comes through God’s grace.
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Poem 1: Letting Go of Bitterness
In moments of reflection, it’s easy to recall the hurts we’ve endured, but true forgiveness requires releasing those wounds. This poem is a personal prayer, asking for the strength to uproot bitterness and accept God’s healing grace.
Poem:
Lord, help me let the past release,
That I may find in You sweet peace.
No bitterness shall take its hold,
In grace, I walk, my heart made bold.
I lay down all my hurt and pain,
No more resentment shall remain.
With every step, I feel the light,
Your healing grace is my delight.
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Poem 2: Grace Over Resentment
Forgiveness isn’t just an act but a state of being. We must choose grace over resentment every day. This prayer is a call to God, asking for His grace to flow into our lives, so we may let go of grudges and live freely in His love.
Poem:
Lord, fill me with Your boundless grace,
To cleanse my heart, give hate no place.
Remove the chains that anger brings,
In Your love, my spirit sings.
I seek to live with grace anew,
To let go of what bitterness grew.
With Your strength, I now forgive,
In Your mercy, I choose to live.
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Poem 3: Healing From the Past
We often carry the weight of past wrongs, unknowingly letting them shape our present. This poem is a plea to God to release those burdens and allow His grace to heal the wounds of the past, so we may walk forward unburdened.
Poem:
Lord, heal the wounds I’ve tried to hide,
Release the past, break pain’s cruel tide.
With every hurt, I hand to You,
I’m freed by love that’s pure and true.
Let bitterness now fade away,
And grace bring peace to every day.
With mercy, Lord, I’ll start again,
In You, I’ll find my soul’s true friend.
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We Seek Forgiveness, but Are We Willing to Truly Let Go of the Past?
- Scriptural Reference: Hebrews 12:15 “See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and by it many become defiled.”
- Explanation: This verse warns us of the danger of holding onto bitterness and resentment. It encourages us to let go of the past and embrace the forgiveness that God offers.
These heartfelt poems and the accompanying song are a journey of letting go, healing, and transformation. They reflect the deep inner work of releasing bitterness and embracing forgiveness, inspired by Hebrews 12:15.
The verses remind us of the burdens we carry and how God’s grace can cleanse even the deepest wounds. With each line, we are invited to surrender resentment and trust in God’s mercy to bring peace to our hearts.
Through these words, we find hope in knowing that healing is possible when we let go of the past and walk boldly in God’s grace.
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Chorus:
Lord, let Your grace come rushing in,
Heal the wounds that lie within.
Bitterness, I’ll leave behind,
In Your love, new peace I’ll find.
Outro:
Lord, in Your mercy, I am whole,
You’ve restored my weary soul.
No more chains, no more strife,
In Your grace, I find new life.