Forgiveness is crucial for effective prayer. Rinker notes that unforgiveness can create guilt and hinder our prayers. She cites Mark 11:25-26, where Jesus emphasizes the need to forgive others when we pray. 'If I cannot love my brother whom I can see, how can I love God whom I cannot see?' she asks, highlighting the interconnectedness of our relationships with others and with God. Unforgiveness is seen as rebellion against God, and it can obstruct our prayers by creating a barrier between us and God. | Rosalind Rinker | Prayer

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The Role of Forgiveness in Prayer

Forgiveness is crucial for effective prayer. Rinker notes that unforgiveness can create guilt and hinder our prayers. She cites Mark 11:25-26, where Jesus emphasizes the need to forgive others when we pray. 'If I cannot love my brother whom I can see, how can I love God whom I cannot see?' she asks, highlighting the interconnectedness of our relationships with others and with God. Unforgiveness is seen as rebellion against God, and it can obstruct our prayers by creating a barrier between us and God.

-- Rosalind Rinker