“…First, it was important to develop a study that used stronger methodologies than the studies described above. Second, an experimental intervention study based on the results of McMinn et al (2008, 2009) was thought to be needed, where Christian participants were guided to pray in particular ways with the goal of promoting forgiveness. The goal was to have an intervention study that would help ease the transition from the research lab to the professional psychologists' office, where clients experiencing the aftermath of deep interpersonal wounds confront the challenge and hope of forgiveness.…”