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How Do You Forgive the Big Stuff?

Some wounds feel too deep for words. Loss, betrayal, abandonment—these aren’t “shake it off” moments. They press on your chest and steal your breath. And yet, on the cross, Jesus looked at the very people wounding Him and prayed, “Father, forgive them.” That’s not denial; that’s divine strength. It’s a picture of forgiveness when it seems humanly impossible.

Forgiveness doesn’t minimize your pain. It simply refuses to let the pain own you. Grief, anger, and even feeling upset with God are real and human. The Father understands—you’re not the first to ache like this. He watched His Son suffer and held back judgment so mercy could reach us. If Jesus could pray forgiveness over cruelty, He can empower you to forgive the harm that marked your story.

Start where you are, not where you wish you were. Whisper the smallest prayer: “God, I’m willing to be willing.” Then take the next right step—naming what hurt, releasing your right to revenge, asking God to do in your heart what you cannot do alone. Forgiveness is rarely one leap; it’s a series of surrendered steps. And God walks every step with you.

Your healing won’t erase the past, but it will release your future. When you choose forgiveness—again and again—you break the cycle that tries to break you. Mercy doesn’t excuse what happened; it frees who you’re becoming.

Talk to the King | Prayer

God, You know where I’ve been cut the deepest. I bring You the big hurts and the small ones I still carry. I don’t want bitterness to rule my life. Teach me how to forgive—one honest step at a time. Give me Your strength to release what I can’t carry and Your love to heal what I can’t fix. Amen.

Scripture Reflection

“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’” — Luke 23:34 (NIV)

At the darkest moment, Jesus chose forgiveness. Not because the pain was small, but because God’s mercy is greater. Let His example become your invitation: forgiveness is possible—with Him.

Daily Affirmation

By God’s strength, I release what wounded me. I am not defined by what happened—I am healed, free, and moving forward in Christ.