FORGIVENESS AND HEALING

NOVEMBER 23, 2025

Confess your faults one to another, and

pray one for another, that ye may be

healed. The effectual fervent prayer of

a righteous man availeth much

(James 5:16).

There’s a divine principle revealed in the verse

above that many often overlook, and it’s the fact

that healing can result, not only from prayer, but also from

the rightness of our hearts, our humility and love toward

one another in the body of Christ. For example, when you

offend your fellow brother or sister in Christ, you should be

quick to say, “I’m sorry; it was wrong of me to have spoken

to you the way I did; I misjudged you. Forgive me.”

That’s what it means to confess your faults one to

another. It means being humble enough to admit when

you've spoken harshly, misjudged someone, or held on

to an offense in your heart. Also, rather than condemn

or criticize others, you pray for them. The Bible says that

when you do this, it leads to healing. Read the opening

scripture again.

It brings to mind a remarkable testimony told many

years ago by R.W. Shambach about two women in a church

he pastored. One had a goitre that wouldn’t heal despite

countless prayers. The other couldn’t receive the Holy

Spirit, no matter who laid hands on her. Unknown to many,

the two women held a long grudge against each other.

One day, during a church service, the pastor observed

their behaviour and was prompted to intervene. He boldly

confronted them and urged them to reconcile. As they

tearfully forgave each other and embraced, a miracle

happened instantly: the goitre vanished, and the other

lady began speaking in tongues. No additional prayer was

necessary. What a lesson this is!

Sometimes, what might be hindering some people’s

miracle isn’t the lack of prayer but their attitude. Perhaps

they’re harbouring resentment, bitterness, or they’re

refusing to walk in love. God pays attention to how you

treat your brothers and sisters in Christ. Be warm and

loving to everyone. There should never be any person

that you don’t like.

Some people greet and relate with everyone else

joyfully, but when it comes to a certain individual, their

demeanour changes. That’s not the way of Christ. He calls

us to love one another, forgive freely, and live peaceably

with all men. Refuse to harbour grudges. As the Bible

says, be quick to forgive, and quicker to pray for those who

hate you, persecute, or spitefully use you (Matthew 5:44).

It’s the way to a life of health, wholeness and unending

blessings. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the humility and love that

your Word and the Holy Spirit have produced in me. I

walk in love toward all, quick to forgive and ready to

intercede for others. I’m a channel of healing, restoration

and peace, and my heart is full of your grace, in Jesus’

Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Colossians 3:12-13; Matthew 5:23-24; Ephesians 4:32

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

1 Peter 1:22-2:1-25 & Ezekiel 29-30

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 14:1-9 & 1 Chronicles 23