21 Days of Prayer – Week 3

January 18, 2026

Chris Honess, Lead Pastor

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Matthew 6:12

Our debts enslave us.

The evils deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast.

Proverbs 5:22

Getting out of debt:

1. Recognize and tell the truth about your debt.

As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold was brought to him … “At this the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’

Matthew 18:24-26

2. Cancel the debt you hold against others.

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Matthew 6:14-15

“But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded.

3. Receive God’s grace.

The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18:27

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Colossians 1:9-10

Compassion Meditation Prayer

May you be happy, may you be free. May you be loving, may you be loved. May you know the fulfillment of what God has planned for you. May you experience God’s deep, profound love for you. May Jesus Christ be formed in you. May you know his peace that passes all understanding. May all good things be yours. May Jesus’ joy be in you and may that joy be complete. May you know the Lord in all his goodness and compassion. May you be protected from the evil one amidst every temptation that comes your way. May the Holy Spirit fill and permeate your entire being. May you see his glory. May you be forgiven of every sin. I forgive you of every wound and hurt with all my heart. May God’s goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life.

• William Meninger - Trappist Monk