When Prayer Gets Real

Struggling to forgive someone who hurt you? You're definitely not alone—it's one of the hardest things Jesus calls us to do. 😓

In this message, Pastor Lance shared a powerful word on the deep connection between prayer and forgiveness. The reason we can approach God in prayer at all is because of His forgiveness. We owed a debt we could never repay, but in His mercy, God wiped it clean.

Here's the tough part: we can't separate prayer from forgiveness. When we pray, we're reminded of the forgiveness we've received, and we're called to extend that same grace to others. It's tough to ask God for grace while holding onto a grudge.

If you're struggling to forgive, know this: it's not about saying what someone did was okay. It's about aligning your heart with God's heart. And God's heart? It's all about forgiveness. Holding onto unforgiveness only keeps you bound to something He's already let go of in you.