Day 200. How do you forgive others? (2026)

Today is day 200 and we are on the section on second part of the Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us".

200. How do you forgive others?

Forgiveness is a decision of my will and an attitude of my heart that seeks the good of my neighbor, and chooses not to hold against them the damage they have inflicted. I forgive whether they have asked for forgiveness or not. (Exodus 23:4; Leviticus 19:17–18; Matthew 5:38–48; Luke 17:3–4; 23:34; Acts 7:60; Romans 12:14, 17–21; James 5:9; 1 Peter 3:9)

We will conclude today with The Collect for Saint Stephen found on page 624 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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