Prayer to forgive someone

Father, there's someone I'm still angry with. You know who, and you know why.

I've replayed it so many times. Part of me wants to keep holding it, because letting go feels like saying it didn't matter.

But you've forgiven me for so much. I don't want bitterness to be the thing that grows in me.

I pray for that person this morning, honestly and a little reluctantly. Bless them. Meet them where they are. And bless anyone else I've been keeping at arm's length.

Help me forgive one small step at a time, even if I have to start over tomorrow.

Soften my heart where it's gone hard, and thank you for every time you've softened toward me. Amen.