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But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. --- Mark 11:25 NLT Forgiving others is tough work---so much so that many people would rather do something totally distasteful than offer forgiveness to someone who has wronged them. For a person to pray while bearing a grudge, however, is like a tree sprouting leaves and bearing no fruit (11:13). True faith changes the heart. Real prayer dismantles pride and vengeance, filling the holes with love. Real faith seeks peace. For our churches to have prayer power there must be harmony and forgiveness evident in the body of believers. Let go of hurts, abandon grudges, and forgive others. --- Life Application Bible Study notes PRAYER Father in Heaven, I ask You to soften my heart and give me patience with others. Grant me the grace and boldness to forgive and reconcile. I choose to forgive all who have hurt me and set them free and release them to You. Help me to choose to be kind, compassionate and forgiving just as You forgave me. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen