A Prayer for Forgiving Others and Yourself | Your Daily Prayer

Forgiveness is not always easy — especially when the pain runs deep. But Scripture calls us to forgive not only others, but also ourselves.

Rachael Adams

Updated May 30, 2025

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Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) encourages us: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Today’s prayer offers space for both personal release and relational healing. Whether you’re struggling to forgive someone else, or to forgive yourself, let this devotional guide you into God’s peace.

Originally published May 30, 2025.

rachael adams Author of A Little Goes a Long Way and host of The Love Offering podcast, Rachael Adams, hopes to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate. Her work has been featured on Crosswalk, Proverbs 31, Today Parenting, and YouVersion. Connect with her by visiting rachaelkadams.com, searching @rachaeladamsauthor on social media, and tuning in to The Love Offering podcast every Tuesday on your favorite listening platform.