Day 1- SEEK GOD’S FORGIVENESS

Have you truly experienced God’s forgiveness? If not, spend some time today asking God to forgive you of your sins. If you need more direction, seek out a godly mentor or family member to walk you through this. If you have experienced God’s mercy and forgiveness, then take some time today to thank Him for forgiving your sin.

Day 2- SEEK FORGIVENESS FROM OTHERS

Read Matthew 5:23-24
If you have done something wrong to another, spend some time today praying and asking God for courage to ask for forgiveness. When you are ready, seek the person out and genuinely ask for forgiveness. Remember you can’t control their response but the right thing to do is say “I am sorry.” Write how you will ask for forgiveness.

Many people avoid forgiveness and try to ignore a situation or run from another person. No matter how hard you run, until you forgive you are still chained to the event or circumstance. This will constantly give you opportunities to grow in bitterness and hate. Forgiving cuts the chain that is holding you from moving on and keeps Satan from having a hold on your heart.

Day 3- PRAY FOR FORGIVENESS

Read Luke 23:24
Has someone wronged you that is not seeking forgiveness who you need to forgive in your heart? Pray for God to help you forgive them even though they don’t want your forgiveness.
Is there someone who does not know they need Jesus? Pray that they would recognize that they need Jesus’ forgiveness.
Pray for your school, city, state, and country. Ask God to forgive their sins, even though they don’t know they are sinning.

Day 4- GIVE FORGIVENESS

Read Ephesians 4:31-32
Is there someone who has asked for forgiveness, but you have not given it? Spend time praying for God to give you courage and direction. Then, seek out that person and forgive them. If you have already said you have forgiven someone, look deeply into your actions. Do you act like you have forgiven them? If not, what actions need to change? Pray that God would help you see what needs to change and then do it.

Day 5- CELEBRATE FORGIVENESS

Read Luke 15: 22-24
Spend time thanking God for how He has forgiven you. If you have forgiven someone, write them a note about how much they mean to you and how you are glad your friendship/relationship can move forward. If you have received forgiveness from someone, write them a note telling them how much they mean to you and thanking them for giving you a second chance.

GIVE IT A TRY!

Your challenge is to do 5 acts of kindness today. At least one of these acts of kindness needs to be with family and one towards an enemy. Don’t do it because people are looking. Do it because it’s what God does for you.