Question

Think about the fifth petition of the Lord’s Prayer, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. What are we praying?

We ask God to empower us to overcome temptation.
We ask God to forgive us and those who sin against us.
We ask God to forgive us and help us forgive those who sin against us.
We ask God to manifest God’s holiness in our lives and in the world.

Answer 1

In the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer, "and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors," we are primarily praying **for God to forgive us and help us forgive those who sin against us**. This petition acknowledges our need for God's mercy and forgiveness for our own wrongdoings while simultaneously committing to extend that same forgiveness to others who have wronged us. It highlights the interconnectedness of receiving and offering forgiveness in our spiritual lives.