Dear God, There is someone I know that I need to forgive.  Not because they deserve it or even asked for it, but because You told me to.  So, Lord, I admit that I am/have been really struggling to forgive ______________.  He/she has hurt me so deeply and wounded me. But, Lord, You reached out to me in kindness before I ever gave You the time of day.  You offered me forgiveness for my sins before I was even willing to admit them to You.  You loved me even when my attitudes and

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for my family.  We are not perfect—I am not perfect—but I am so blessed and feel gratitude for the family You have given me.  I ask you to help my family to become united through the presence of the Spirit in our home.  Plant a love in our hearts for one another that will overcome any difficult days ahead. If I am contributing to strife in any way, please help me in that area through Your grace and Your mercy to grow.  You know our family weakn