Lord,
Every day
I’m still affected
By the consequences
Of my mother’s emotional abuse –
Depression,
Anxiety,
And fear;
Low self-esteem,
Panic,
And dread.
So every day
Brings me fresh opportunities
To forgive her.
…………………………………………….
References
“Lord, how many times shall I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!” (Matthew 18:21-2; NLT).
If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins (Matthew 6:14-15; NIV).
Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us (Luke 11:4; NIV).