Day 21
Forgiveness Prayer for Women
How many of us struggle with self- forgiveness? I know I have struggled with this over the years. I am getting better at being quick to forgive myself in the light of God’s love for me.It doesn’t stop there, because scripture says ;
” If we confess our sins. He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 2 v9 NKJV
There is hope in the struggle.
I came across the following prayer, for women*, in my search for prayers of forgiveness. This prayer reflects the tensions within us, that so often keep us from the freedom of forgiving ourselves. I will only include the first and last stanza of the prayer.
Forgiveness Prayer for Women*
I forgive myself, for condemning myself,
For putting myself down,
Thinking less of me, self-hatred, and all negativity.
I forgive myself for constantly trying for perfection,
Trying to be superwoman,
Trying to answer everyone’s problems,
For relying on myself rather than You.
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I forgive myself for wanting control,
For pride, vanity, gossip, slander and attention getting.
For not taking care of myself, not eating right,
Not exercising when I should,
Not cherishing the temple You gave me.
I forgive myself for hurting You and hurting others,
Not accepting You as my Lord, my God and my Saviour.
Amen.
by Rita Mcarthy
I can see myself in this prayer, how about you?
* To read full version of the Prayer for Women, please go to; www.ritamcarthy.com/images
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