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DEVOTION - SAT. 22ND NOVEMBER: THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS: CLEARING THE PATH FOR LATTER DAY JOY

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A peaceful, soft-lit scene showing a person releasing a glowing, gentle light from their hands—symbolizing letting go of hurt and embracing forgiveness. A warm sunrise in the background represents restored joy and spiritual freedom. Include a subtle scripture reference: “Mark 11:25 — Forgive and be forgiven.”

NOVEMBER: OUR MONTH OF LATTER GLORY

Haggai 2:9 – “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former…”
Isaiah 60:1 – “Arise, shine; for thy light is come…”
Psalm 3:3 – “But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”

SATURDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER 2025

DAY 22 — THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS: CLEARING THE PATH FOR LATTER DAY JOY

Scripture:

Mark 11:25 – “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.”

Reflection:

Forgiveness is not a suggestion — it is a gateway to glory.
Many destinies remain stagnant not because of demons or delays but because of unforgiveness buried in the heart.

Jesus ties forgiveness directly to answered prayer in Mark 11:25.
Why?
Because bitterness, offense, and resentment are spiritual blockages. They poison joy, cloud judgment, weaken discernment, and interrupt the flow of God’s blessing.

Forgiveness is not saying:

  • “What they did doesn’t matter.”
  • “It didn’t hurt.”
  • “I trust them again immediately.”

Forgiveness means:

  • “I refuse to let their actions imprison my joy.”
  • “I choose obedience over bitterness.”
  • “I release the weight so God can release His glory.”

In this fourth week of latter glory teachings, we step into Relationship & Influence Glory — the realm where your relationships, influence, and legacy shine. But no one can carry influence while carrying offense.

Unforgiveness:

  • Blocks your peace
  • Drains your joy
  • Slows spiritual progress
  • Limits divine access
  • Closes emotional doors
  • Keeps your heart in yesterday

But forgiveness:

  • Clears your spirit
  • Restores your joy
  • Opens divine pathways
  • Unlocks answered prayer
  • Invites fresh glory
  • Makes room for new blessings

Forgiveness is freedom.
Forgiveness is healing.
Forgiveness is glory.

If you want to step into latter-day joy, you must clear out yesterday’s wounds.

Prayer:

Father, I thank You for Your mercy that forgives, restores, and renews. Today, I release every hurt, betrayal, offense, and disappointment I have held onto. Teach my heart to forgive as You have forgiven me. Let my spirit be free from bitterness and anger. Lord, clear my path and fill me with joy, peace, and fresh glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Declaration:

  • I release every offense, and my heart is free.
  • No bitterness can block my latter glory.
  • My joy is restored, strengthened, and overflowing.
  • God is opening doors because I have chosen forgiveness.
  • I walk in new glory, new joy, and new peace.

Spirit Challenge:

Identify one person you still hold in your heart.
You don’t need to call them, message them, or reconnect immediately.
But today, release them before God.
Say their name in prayer and declare:
“I forgive and let go. My heart is free.”

Joy is waiting on the other side of this obedience.

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