Devotion to ask forgiveness from God for others and for yourself

We are imperfect people who make mistakes. Some of those mistakes offend God. Sometimes we offend others, sometimes we are offended or hurt. Forgiveness is something that Jesus has talked about a lot, and he is always willing to forgive. Sometimes we have to find it also in our hearts. So here are some forgiveness prayers that can help you find the forgiveness you or others need.

When you need God's forgiveness
Lord, please forgive me for what I did to you. I offer this prayer of forgiveness in the hope that you will look at my mistakes and know that I did not intend to hurt you. I know you know I'm not perfect. I know what I did went against you, but I hope you will forgive me, just as you forgive others like me.

I will try, Lord, to change. I will make every attempt not to give in to temptation again. I know that you are the most important thing in my life, Lord, and I know that what I have done has been disappointing.

I ask, God, that you provide me with guidance in the future. I ask the demanding ear and the open heart to hear and hear what you are telling me to do. I pray that I will have the understanding to remember this time and that you will give me the strength to go in another direction.

Sir, thank you for all you do for me. I pray that you will pour your grace upon me.

In your name, Amen.

When you need forgiveness from others
Sir, today was not a good day for how I treated others. I know I have to apologize. I know I made that person wrong. I have no excuse for my bad behavior. I have no good reason to hurt (him or her). I pray that you will put forgiveness on (his) heart.

Above all, though, I pray that you will give him peace for when I apologize. I pray that I will be able to correct the situation and not give the impression that it is normal behavior for people who love you, Lord. I know you ask that our behavior be a light for others, and my behavior certainly wasn't.

Sir, I ask you to give us both strengths to overcome this situation and get out the other side better and more in love with you than before.

In your name, Amen.

When you have to forgive someone who hurts you
Sir, I'm angry. I am hurt. This person did something to me and I can't imagine why. I feel so betrayed and I know you say I should forgive (him or her), but I don't know how. I don't really know how to overcome these emotions. How you do it? How do you constantly forgive us when we ruin and hurt you?

Lord, I ask you to give me the strength to forgive. I ask you to place a spirit of forgiveness on my heart. I know this person said (he or she) was sorry. (He or she) knows what happened is wrong. Maybe I will never forget what he (she) has done and I am sure that our relationship will never be the same again, but I no longer want to live with this burden of anger and hatred.

Sir, I want to forgive. Please, Lord, help my heart and mind to embrace it.

In your name, Amen.

Other prayers for daily life
Other difficult moments in your life lead you to turn to prayer, such as when you are facing temptation, the need to overcome hatred or the desire to remain abstinent.

Happy moments can also lead us to express joy through prayer, such as the occasions when we want to honor our mother.