Yesterday I had to attend an all day seminar on advanced estate planning. Suffice it to say it was less than scintillating and I had to do something to stay awake. So I wrote this poem about forgiveness. It seemed appropriate, since much of what was being discussed in the seminar was the disputes in wealthy families over what would happen to an estate when someone died. Such disputes often are filled with anger and bitterness, leading to broken families and lives.
Forgiveness Brings Life
Hurt and pain
Pour down like rain
From friends and strangers
Throughout our life
We react, anger welling
In our hearts bitterness dwelling
Holding us hostage
Stealing our life
If we forgive through Him
Let go, sing a hymn
He will set us free
To love, enjoy life
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:34-36.