Forgive Me I Know Not What I do

A Prayer for Forgiveness and Healing

Dear Lord,

I come before You with a heavy heart, seeking forgiveness for the things I have done—things I know must have hurt others. Looking back, I see the moments when my anger took control, when fear made me push people away before they could hurt me. I see the mistakes of my youth, the times I had to pretend, and the choices I made that may have caused pain.

Lord, I am truly sorry.

I ask for forgiveness from my daughter, who was taken from me and led to believe I don’t love her. That is the farthest thing from the truth. My heart aches for her, and I am sorry for the pain she carries. I wish I could take it all away. I am sorry that her life isn’t as it should be right now, and I pray that You bring peace and love into her heart.

I ask for forgiveness from my parents—for the times I didn’t understand them, for the moments I didn’t take the time to truly know them. I wish I had seen things more clearly, and I am sorry for the distance my actions or misunderstandings may have caused.

I ask for forgiveness from the many others I have hurt along the way. Some, I may not even fully remember, but I know that my words or actions may have left wounds I never intended. If they can find it in their hearts to forgive me, in their own way, I would be grateful. And if forgiveness feels impossible right now, I pray that in time, You help soften their hearts.

Lord, just as I seek forgiveness, I also know that I must forgive. I carry the weight of resentment, of past wounds, and I have so many to forgive. Help me, Lord, to release that burden. Teach me to let go, to free my heart from bitterness, and to find peace in Your grace.

Thank You, Lord, for always listening, for always loving, and for offering me the chance to grow and heal.

Amen.