Day 7: Matthew 6:14-15

“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Prayer Lesson: In vs. 14-15, Jesus moves from an example of prayer to a condition of prayer. Jesus is saying that our unwillingness to forgive others will impact our prayer life. An unforgiving heart won’t be forgiven because it’s not truly repentant. Our unhealthy human relationships can lead to an unhealthy relationship with God. Since we’ve been forgiven much, we should be quick to forgive. Forgive freely and see what happens to your prayer life!

Prayer for Today: Do you have any unhealthy relationships in your life? Is there someone you haven’t forgiven. Spend some time at the cross with Jesus today. Soak in how much you’ve been forgiven. Repent if there’s an unforgiving spirit in you. End by celebrating your own forgiveness.