Scripture: 11 verses
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
— 1 John 1:9
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
— Psalm 103:11-12
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
— Colossians 3:13
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32
“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.”
— Isaiah 43:25
“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.”
— Psalm 32:1
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.”
— Ephesians 1:7
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
— Romans 8:1
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance?”
— Micah 7:18
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
— Psalm 51:10
“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
— Mark 11:25
Reflection
Forgiveness is one of the hardest and most liberating things a person can do. It does not mean what happened was acceptable. It means you are choosing to release the hold it has on you. God modeled this first — while we were still far off, he moved toward us. That same grace is available to give and to receive.