I wanted to share a dear friends poem with you today. I hope it speaks to your heart.
FORGIVENESS
Although she’s nearly ninety years old
her inner child still yearns to know:
The one who struggled with his troubled soul
unable to love or be known.
Still there are others younger than she
brought low by another’s disdain;
Feeling every bit of ninety years old
having known immeasurable pain.
Their belief in God unites their souls
affirming His truth on two stones:
That the Father is holy His love absolute
His will is to love and be known
So little children and kindred souls
release your sorrow and pain.
Did you not know He lifts your head
by the palm of His hand when it rains?
And did you not know He bottles your tears
never forgetting your grief?
So let us look with unwavering faith
to His wounded hands for relief!
Let us consider the tears of our Lord
weeping over Jerusalem.
And let us rejoice in that chosen day
when Mercy would hang on two limbs!
If only our hearts were the vessel
that held His sacred tears –
We would understand the depth of His love
never forgetting He’s near.
Then we would forgive as we are forgiven
knowing He cares for our frames.
And we would pray for wisdom and strength
knowing it was for all that He came!
Amber 5/22/11
Precious and encouraging. Thank you for sharing Carla.