Day 3 – Forgiveness Frees Me

Scripture: “Bear with each other and forgive one another… Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13

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Jennifer Grant

9/20/20251 min read

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Day 3 – Forgiveness Frees Me

Scripture: “Bear with each other and forgive one another… Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13

Reflection:

Unforgiveness feels like control, but really it’s a chain. The more you hold on, the heavier it gets. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse the wrong; it releases you from carrying it. When you forgive, you free yourself first.

Prayer:

Lord, give me the courage to forgive—not because they deserve it, but because I deserve peace. Amen.

Journal Prompt:

Who do I need to release through forgiveness? How has holding on hurt me?

Affirmation:

“I forgive to free myself, and God’s peace fills the space that pain once held.”