Father's Prayer

@LadyGrace Something I didn't realize until WELL into my adult years, was that "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us", means that we will ONLY be forgiven for our own sins if we FIRST find the spiritual love and purity to forgive the sins of all the people who have hurt us.

@LadyGrace Absolutely. God doesn't cause confusion!

@4meAndyou You are so wise and knowledgeable. Yes, it signifies a plea for divine forgiveness that is directly linked to our willingness to forgive others. In essence, it's a prayer asking God to forgive our sins (or "trespasses") in the same way, or to the same degree, that we forgive those who have wronged us. Excellent addition! Thank you for that reminder to us all. ❤

@Promises
Absolutely, he's not the author of confusion. 1 Corinthians 14:33

@LadyGrace I see soooo many people who just can't forgive their parents, or relatives, or spouses or ex-spouses, or the people from their own churches. I struggle with it at times, for sure.

Forgiveness is an extremely selfish thing to do, in fact...🤣🤣🤣 Those who struggle mightily to forgive others are doing so with an eye to the main chance!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@4meAndyou Aww, yes. I was just thinking about this too. It's hard to do, but absolutely freeing. It saves lives.

@Promises And even more important, it saves SOULS!

@4meAndyou Very much so🌸

@4meAndyou I don't think it's selfish because the Lord told us that it's best for us that we forgive people because you know when you hold a grudge or hate someone, that affects your heart and everything else. And he did say if you don't forgive others, I will not forgive you.