Finding Forgiveness: A Reflection on Grace and Mercy

O How the gospel eludes me

I sit here with bitterness and malice toward my brother

As if I am not the foremost of all sinners

And yet, I am forgiven

Forgiven of past, current, and future sins

Forgiven by the One who did not anger when…

Others judged Him,

Spit on Him,

Beat Him,

Crucified Him.

The One who has forgiven me was and continues to be wronged

Continues to be blasphemed

Yet He took the wrath I deserve

That we all deserve

He took it all for His name’s sake

O Lord, thank You for forgiving me!

Thank You for forgiving my brothers and sisters

O Lord that I would forgive…my brother,

my enemies,

myself.

Please help me to forgive.

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