A Prayer to Forgive Our Fathers

June 12, 2025
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Daily Meditation

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest steps to take, especially when it involves the deep wounds left by a father’s shortcomings. In this heartfelt devotional, Lynette Kittle explores how unforgiveness can become a barrier, not just in our relationships with our fathers, but in our walk with God.

Rooted in Ephesians 6:4 and the truth of God’s character, this reflection invites us to consider the healing that comes from releasing bitterness and embracing the love of our Heavenly Father. In forgiving our fathers, we don’t excuse their failures—we open our hands to receive the perfect love and guidance of our true Father in Heaven.


📝 Main Takeaways

  • Learn how holding onto bitterness towards your father can hinder your relationship with God.

  • Be reminded that forgiving your father doesn’t overlook their wrongs—it sets you free to fully receive God’s love.

  • Find hope in God’s promise to be the perfect Father you’ve longed for, even when your earthly father falls short.

  • Discover why letting go of past hurts is essential for walking hand-in-hand with the Lord.


📖 Bible Verses Referenced

  • Ephesians 6:4 – “Fathers, do not exasperate your children…”

  • Psalm 68:5 – “A father to the fatherless…”

  • Isaiah 41:13 – “I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand…”

  • 1 John 4:19 – “We love because He first loved us.”

  • Romans 5:8 – “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”


🙌 Calls to Action

  • Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily encouragement in forgiveness and faith.

  • Share this episode with someone navigating father wounds and struggling with forgiveness.

  • Leave a review to help others find biblical encouragement and healing.

  • Explore more devotionals on forgiveness and healing at BibleStudyTools.com.


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    Meet Your Hosts
    Keri Eichberger is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With The One Who Overcomes and has a passion for devotional writing. A Jesus-loving Kentucky girl, she is blessed—together with her best friend and husband of more than twenty years, Mike—with a house full of five kids. Keri was ordained through Southeast Christian Church and has devoted her life to full-time ministry. Connect with her at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.
    Lia Girard is a poet, mom, wife, author, and former Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com who delights in the truth, discovering new restaurants and exploring wild places. Formerly Lia Martin, her devotionals, articles and video/audio voiceovers are featured on Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, iBelieve.com, and the Your Daily Prayer and Your Nightly Prayer podcasts. She soaks up God on long forest walks and shares her inspiration on Instagram @wildpeace.poetry.
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