Day 6: Forgiving the Deepest Wounds
"But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." - Luke 6:27-28
Today, we acknowledge that some wounds cut especially deep, those caused by betrayal, rejection, or profound hurt. Forgiving such pains can feel impossible, especially when the scars are thick and the wounds fresh.
Yet, Jesus’ words challenge us: love and forgive even our enemies. This kind of forgiveness is not weakness; it’s divine strength. With God's help, we can choose to release the deepest hurts, knowing that forgiveness is the pathway to freedom.
Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting or pretending hurt didn’t happen. It means surrendering our pain into God's hands, trusting that His grace can heal even the most profound wounds. Through His mercy, healing and true freedom are possible, deep healing that restores hope and peace.
Choose to extend grace in the face of deep wounds. Ask God for His strength to forgive beyond your natural ability, and trust that in forgiving, you’re releasing yourself into the arms of His healing love.
Prayer:
Grant me the grace to forgive even the hardest hurts, just as You forgive me. Help me love my enemies and those who have wronged me, and fill my heart with Your peace. Heal my wounds and set me free, so I may walk in the fullness of the life You’ve prepared for me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
