1. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
(Matthew 6:12)

2. For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive, your Father will not forgive your sins.
(Matthew 6:14)

3. Forgive us our ____?
Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive those who sin against us.
(Luke 11:4)
Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
(Matthew 6:12)

4. Forgive? 1. Recognize your hurt
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit.
(Psalm 34:18)

5. Forgive? 2. Relinquish your right to get even
Do not take revenge, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
(Romans 12:19)

6. Forgive? 3. Release pain through forgiveness
Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No!” Jesus replied, “seventy times seven!”
(Matthew 18:21-22)

7. What do you do with your pain?
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
(John 16:33)

8. It’s your choice – Rehearse your pain
“You never…”
“You always…”
“You’re a loser…”
“I will never forgive you.”

9. It’s your choice – will you Release your pain?
All of us have strayed like sheep. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet, the Lord laid on Christ the guilt and sins of us all.
(Isaiah 53:6)