I'm almost sure that there will be someone who will read this poem and say to themselves,
"it is so easy to talk about forgiveness, but for certain hurts caused to me by others,
it seems almost impossible to forgive". In my opinion, it is only human to have those kinds of thoughts about forgiving others. Especially more difficult, if they have been of a more serious nature.
For me, I have times when I feel I have forgiven someone for the harm
they have caused me, only to have a flare-up in my thoughts, relive the hurt over again,
and feel unforgiving once more. It is scary for me, each time I recite the Lords Prayer, when I get to the part that says,
"Forgive Us Our Trespasses as We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us". For me, sometimes it is so difficult, and I can only pray that one day
there will be no doubt in my mind about my forgiveness toward another person.
Forgiveness
The key to forgiveness lies sometimes buried,
Amongst ruins and fire in our hearts,
We seem to hold on to the hurt that's been caused,
With chains that will not tear apart.
How easy it seems to never let go,
Of the memories that smolder within,
Preventing the growth and forgiveness inside,
While our brewing continues in sin.
Such a battle it seems, to forgive one's deeds,
And rid our minds of the torturing pain,
Too soon we discover that it's holding us back,
Unable to live in God's name.
Sometimes we'll try to get even with those,
Whom we feel have cut deep in our hearts,
When we should really leave the judgment to God,
Thus allowing ourselves a new start.
When the Lord forgives all the sins that we bare,
And allows us to begin a new slate,
Why should I not forgive those who've hurt me,
Letting Jesus determine their fate.
Let there be no mistake for I have hurt some,
Especially those I hold dear in my heart,
God has forgiven me for the pain I've caused,
Now it's time that I did my part.
~Valentyne~ ©
Hello God
Dolly Parton
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