Release your faith! 2

 “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Mark 11:24-25 KJV

Faith is not only released through believing and speaking; it is also released through forgiveness. Jesus connected answered prayer with a forgiving heart, teaching that unforgiveness can block the flow of faith and hinder spiritual results. When we hold on to offence, bitterness, or resentment, we create a barrier that restricts our faith from operating freely. Forgiveness is therefore not optional for believers who desire to walk in the fullness of God’s promises.

The parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21–35) illustrates the seriousness of unforgiveness. Though the servant was forgiven a great debt, he refused to forgive a much smaller debt, and he suffered severe consequences. This teaches us that receiving God’s grace must be accompanied by extending grace to others. When we forgive, we align our hearts with God’s heart, release ourselves from spiritual bondage, and create room for faith to function effectively. Forgiveness is an act of faith and obedience. It does not always depend on emotions or circumstances; it is a deliberate decision to release others from their offences and trust God with justice and healing. As you forgive, you free your heart, strengthen your faith, and position yourself to receive answers to your prayers.

Prophetic Word: I declare that your heart is being healed and empowered to forgive. Every root of bitterness is uprooted, and every barrier to your faith is removed. As you release forgiveness, heaven is responding, your prayers are answered, and divine grace is flowing into your life. Restoration, peace, and breakthroughs are manifesting in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer: Father, I thank You for Your mercy and forgiveness in my life. I choose to forgive everyone who has offended or hurt me. I release every form of bitterness, anger, and resentment, and I surrender them to You. Cleanse my heart, strengthen my faith, and help me to walk in love and obedience. I believe that as I forgive, my prayers are answered and my faith is released. In Jesus’ name, Amen.