November 22, 2024

My Journey to God

Forgiveness

“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive others ...”

How can I forgive, Lord?
I don’t deserve to be treated wrongly,
as if I’m not good enough.
I still feel the hurt, the pain, the resentment.
If I forgive, I might be hurt again ...
How can I forgive, Lord?

You didn’t deserve to be mocked and challenged
as if You didn’t have the power to forgive.
When every word and action was LOVE Itself,
You were treated as a criminal.
You didn’t deserve to be crucified on the cross.

And yet, You chose to give Your life for me.
You forgive, even though I don’t deserve it.
Even though I hurt You and cause You pain.
Even though I will sin again.

Grant me the grace of forgiveness, Lord.
When I struggle to forgive, let me forgive with Your heart.
Let me love with Your heart.
Let me live in the peace of forgiveness.

One Heart, One Love, One Life. Amen.

by Janine Schorsch
 

(Janine Schorsch is a member of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright.) †

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