The Joy of Forgiveness
She lost a son she held so very dear,
Her feelings became muddled, and she couldn't see clear.
Anger and bitterness started consuming her heart,
She knew these feelings were tearing her apart.
It was a bad car wreck, a friend was driving and he took the blame,
Now her bitterness has condemned him to a life of shame.
Unintentional but he couldn't undo the mistake,
So he accepted her words he could not shake.
The years rolled by and her life was a mess,
All that bitterness and hate brought on only more stress.
Then something, somewhere or perhaps someone,
Had sparked in her a light of what that bitterness had done.
She prayed to the Lord and asked for forgiveness for this man,
But that wasn't enough to satisfy God's plan.
She had to seek out this man and forgive him face to face,
She knew this was God's will if she ever wanted to receive His grace.
Well she found him that day as they stood toe to toe,
And she said to him there is something that I need you to know.
She said I want to forgive you, but I need your forgiveness too,
And she heard a thousand angels sang out, as he said you know I do.
Now that burden she was packing, was no longer there,
And the sun shined brighter, she felt the change in the air.
The only tears she sheds now are those of happiness,
And she opened up the door so that God can bless.
True Story!
Copyright © Ronald Bingham | Year Posted 2009
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