Bound and Loosed

"Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:19)

To harbor anger, resentment, bitterness, hatred or unforgiveness is to hold both ourselves and others bound.  In genuinely and sincerely offering these to the Lord we can find freedom, peace, forgiveness, compassion, acceptance, and understanding.  If we let go of all that holds us and others bound in life and in death we can open up to allowing God to change our hearts, minds and souls and we will discover that what was once bound is loosed.  If we allow Love Himself to bless us completely with His grace we can find within ourselves the courage and strength to let go of those things that have held us bound.  When Love permeates our very beings and fills us with the ability to surrender all of who we are to Him we find freedom, peace and joy.

Prayer:

Lord, I give to You all my resentments, all my anger, and anything I have not forgiven in myself or in others.  I want You to change my heart and bless me with Your peace and joy.  Free me and those whom I have held bound.  Thank You, Lord.  Amen.