Let us pray:
God our Father,
may no-one’s negative actions
ever overpower my determination
to choose to live in a positive way.
I know that to forgive someone
can be far from being an easy option,
and I know that forgiveness
isn’t somehow pretending
that something wrong
hasn’t happened.
For what I have done wrong, Father,
forgive me
to the extent that I am generous
in forgiving - or hoping to forgive -
those who have done wrong to me.
Empower me
to break the cycle
of any hatred, resentment
or bitterness,
always resisting evil
and conquering it with goodness.
Amen.
