A rupture of the heart
From a cruel word said
Can cause animosity
In the most well bred


Tears won't flow
They're well hidden
Pain resides instead
It runs deep within


Retaliation's not an option
We need to forgive
The harshness of others
If we want to live


Live in God's peace
Live in God's grace
Living with forgiveness
Is living God's way


The gift of forgiveness
Cleanses the soul
Frees the heart
Makes us whole


Keeps us from anger
Keeps us from grief
Gives us comfort
Gives us peace


To forgive
Is to be forgiven
I pray for the grace
The will...to forgive

Written by Mary Silva
May 2009




Matthew 6:12 And forgive
us our debts, As we
forgive our debtors.

Matthew 6:14 "For if you
forgive men their trespasses,
your heavenly Father will
also forgive you.



Scripture taken from the
Blue Letter Bible




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