Three Truths on Forgiveness

                        It took a fairly long time
            finally, my better thoughts began to take hold.
After years of teaching, I came to an insightful truth.
It is okay to admit that your actions were wrong.
                        Then after more years, I learned
it is okay to share your mistakes with your students.
When parents want to challenge you, it’s okay to talk.
      When fellow teachers call you to task on an issue,
            admit any errors you’ve made, any mistaken words.
                        It is not okay to stay wrong.
Then what should be done to rectify those bad choices?
           
 As a Christian, who represents a holy God among unbelievers,
      three truths: ask for God's forgiveness; confess your sin
                         ask folks to forgive you, no matter who, what or when.  
                         offer forgiveness when you have been the victim.
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Kendrick Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Very well thought out. Thanks for sharing it with us. It is true only God can give us the wisdom to see our error and to rectify it. He will give us the wisdom to live each day to our best and do the best for others as well. Sara K
La France Avatar
November 13, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Reason, congrats on your win in my contest, like the poem, well done, love Constance
Rodrigues Avatar
November 11, 2024 at 6:54 AM
You’ve learned much. God knows we are not perfect but will work with us as we give ourselves over to His wisdom and grace. Very very nice! Congrats!
Crandall Avatar
October 22, 2024 at 8:35 PM
I agree Reason, it's so hard to admit mistakes, but it's OK, and I think, students can respect it. It makes you human.
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