Does Unforgiveness Surround Your Heart

Does Unforgiveness Surround
 Your Heart? 

Someone has gotten
you all upset…
What he’s done to you…
You can’t forget. 
It was something he said to you
just the other day.
You think, “why doesn’t he
just go away!” 
To your friends and neighbors,
you’ve talked about
this “offense.”
But around your heart—
you’re building “a fence.” 
Why haven’t you climbed this “fence” 
to make amends with your brother?
Thereby neglecting the command to 
serve and love one another. 
Don’t allow your love to become
harsh and rude,
Others will quickly pick
up your attitude. 
Now is the time, no matter
what the cost,
To reconcile with your brother!
Bringing it all to the cross! 

By Jim Pemberton    04/15/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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