Forgiveness is sweet

FORGIVENESS IS SWEET It was so hard to forgive those who hurt and did me wrong, the ones who lied, and those who tried to snuff out my victor's song. I took the shame and sorrow they heaped upon my soul, I bent and broke in pieces, no longer strong and whole. My self esteem was zero, I felt worthless, stained with dirt, I bowed beneath the burden, unsure, defamed, and hurt. But then I met the Savior, and saw the way He came to mankind meek and lowly, shaped of a different frame; Earthly beauty did not matter, neither wealth nor fame, but just to please the Father, this man with God's own name. I took His life unto me, gave Him what had been mine, I no longer had to worry if men were cruel or unkind. I asked for His forgiveness, and shared it with those in need of forgiveness for their mortal selves, for sinful word or deed. As I granted this Grace, forgiveness, I gained a blessed relief, my spirit grew strong with honor, my heart grew full of peace. I now seek only God's opinion; Is He pleased with me? For He alone is worthy to judge and demand a change in me. Joyce GuyIt is not easy, but brings sweet relief and renewal. Anger breeds bitterness. Bitterness stiffles. Written August 16th, 2001 © on Dec 28 2001 01:30 AM PST   0 • 9