[Jesus said to them, “When you pray, say:] “Forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us.” Luke 11:4

In my desire to be more like God in love and goodness, I persist with the work of forgiving the people who have hurt me. It can take time because some of the wounds go very deep. When I feel a constriction of fear or anger in my heart at the thought of someone, I ask God to bless that person. Gradually, the tightness in my heart decreases. I hope one day to fully and completely let go of the harsh feelings I hold so that I may love my neighbor as myself.

Today I will name the people I fear or resent and ask God to bless them. I will ask the Holy Spirit to help me grow in love and goodness.