On yesterday, 1 June, 2025, I met the biological sister that I never knew I had.  Over the years I have claimed many substitutes, only to be abandoned in a short time. This created a feeling of abandonment.

In addition, I have been saddened over the years that I did not have a sister, because I believed that if I had a sister I would have learned how to love sooner. Someone is responsible for my pain.

Perhaps they had a greater reason to do so. However, Jesus did not say that certain offenses are unworthy of our forgiveness. My prayer is to ask God to make me like Christ, so that I can pray, “Father, forgive them.” 

The disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1), where one of the disciples, after witnessing Jesus praying, asked, “Lord, teach us how to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” Jesus then proceeded to teach them a model prayer, often referred to as the “Lord’s prayer.”

The passage in Luke 11:1-4 provides the context for this request and Jesus’ response. It’s a significant event in the New Testament, as it highlights the importance of prayer in the Christian faith and demonstrates Jesus’ willingness to instruct His disciples.

God’s nature is forgiveness (Exod. 34:6-7). If we are to be His disciples, we must follow His example. Ask God to make you aware of those dark corners in your life where you are harboring resentment. It is better sooner, but never too late to do so.

Few things are more precious to receive than forgiveness. Jesus told His disciples to ask God for forgiveness every time they prayed, Jesus knew that we would incur debts daily, against God, as we inevitably fall short of God’s standard.

In Matthew 18:21-22, Jesus instructs His disciples to forgive “70 times 7” (490 times) when someone wrongs them. Not that you are supposed to keep a running score, rather a call to unlimited forgiveness.

Jesus warned that we should expect forgiveness from God as we forgive those who sin against us. In other words, God will forgive us in the same way we forgive others (Matt. 6:15).

If we choose to withhold forgiveness from someone, our worship and prayers are futile (Matt. 5:23-24).