Forgiveness

A Prayer for Reconciliation

A Christianity prayer for forgiveness.

God of mercy,

Where hurt has created distance between people, make a way toward reconciliation.

Give us humility to recognise our own mistakes, courage to apologise sincerely, and patience to hear another person's pain without immediately defending ourselves.

Where forgiveness is possible, help it grow. Where trust must be rebuilt slowly, give wisdom and patience. And where reconciliation would not be safe or appropriate, grant peace, healthy boundaries, and freedom from bitterness.

Teach us to become people who repair rather than deepen divisions.

Amen.