5.Forgiveness & Healing－Day 5

30-Day Family Altar Devotional－Day 5

Bible Verse: Colossians 3:13 “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Verse Insight: Forgiveness comes from experiencing God’s grace. It does not deny harm but hands over authority to God. Forgiveness removes bitterness and burdens, restoring family relationships. Healing involves emotional and spiritual recovery as well as physical. Consistent practice of forgiveness establishes a cycle of love and peace in the home.

Theme Insight: Reconciliation in family begins with forgiveness, breaking generational cycles of resentment and conflict. Churches and society emphasize forgiveness; demonstrating it teaches children to forgive and resolve conflicts. Daily prayer for family and self provides strength to forgive and heal wounds, making the family a place of love and grace.

Prayer: Lord, I choose to forgive. Heal our memories and grant us the ability to love one another. May family members no longer be burdened by bitterness, but practice patience, understanding, and support. Let us be ambassadors of peace, extending Your love to every relationship. Amen.