Forgiving sets me free too.

A Bible affirmation for letting go, rooted in Mark 11:25.

And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.

Mark 11:25 · BSB

Reflection

Jesus connects forgiving others with receiving forgiveness. Holding a grudge is like keeping your hand clenched. You can't receive with a closed fist. Forgiveness opens your hand.

A prayer

Lord, I'm choosing to forgive. Open my clenched hands.

More verses for letting go

I can let go of needing to understand everything. Proverbs 3:5-6 This burden isn't who I am. I'm giving it to God. Psalm 55:22 Jesus is gentle with me. I can learn His pace. Matthew 11:29 I'm releasing what's behind me so I can see what God is doing next. Isaiah 43:18-19 I'm leaving what's behind and pressing toward what's ahead. Philippians 3:13-14 I'm opening my hands and letting God carry this. 1 Peter 5:7 I'm committing this to God, and He will act. Psalm 37:5 God has thrown my sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 God has removed my sins as far as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12 I'm leaving justice in God's hands. Romans 12:19 God has chosen to remember my sins no more. Isaiah 43:25 Not my will, but Yours be done. Luke 22:42

All verses by season of life