The Power of Proclaiming Forgiveness | Your Nightly Prayer

"And when Jesus had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them.'" — John 20:22-23

Rev. Kyle Norman

Updated May 30, 2025

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Dearest Jesus, Proclaiming your forgiveness is an awesome and profound privilege. Your forgiveness is what frees me to embrace you as robustly as I can. Your forgiveness is what transforms my life each day. Help me to proclaim this message to others, particularly to that person you are calling me to. Give me the words to say that will break through any defense or doubt, so that they may feel the soothing balm of your forgiveness wash over them. As your devoted follower, I pray that you bring me to the right person, at the right time, so that I might declare your forgiveness in their life. I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Originally published May 30, 2025.

The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. He also maintains his own blog revkylenorman.ca. He has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.