Friday, May 9, 2008

Forgiven

It's hard to explain the way I'm feeling right now. I feel I have let someone down terribly that means the world to me. I have unintentionally caused hurt, deep and piercing. It was not my intention. But how do you make this apology? How do you explain to someone that you were only trying to be honest, be truthful, to be open? It was not taken that way, so what I can I say to change the interpretation? Nothing, I fear.

But it's not that way with God! You could have done anything and he has promised to forgive you! All you have to do is ask him, with sincerity, and you must forgive yourself. One without the other does not lead to total healing. I don't know what I would do if God had not been willing to forgive me for all the mistakes I've made in my life. I would be in a deep pit of dispair, I can tell you that! But I am forgiven! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Thank you, Lord, for your unconditional love. And for forgiveness...

Dear Lord, give me the words to heal the pain I've inflicted on my loved one. I know it will take time. I know it will take a lot of love. Help me to rely on You more and more each day, for in times of trouble and sorrow, You do your best work!

Love forgives all things...