Forgiveness in a gentle heart
Will offset wounds and words that "smart".
When we forgive and choose to pray,
Bitterness will fall away.
For unforgiveness hurts the one
Who will not let offense be "done".
It sometimes hides behind facade
But blocks relationship to God.
If it stays, it makes one ill.
In all life's corners it will spill.
The one who carries it will bog down.
It is a very heavy "crown".
Don't let unforgiveness start
And then reside within the heart.
Forgiving others is the key.
When we forgive, then we are free.
"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
Matthew 6:14 NKJ
© 2006 Arlene Schwartzkopf