Personal choice to forgive, followed by a cuppa together, then… we’ll find out.
Oh God please help that man, like Jesus to
keep on his first decision to forgive.
We’re very glad he showed us what to do.
And how to treat our enemies, to live
the kinder life, that’s bigger, just, & true,
which uses all the rules to grow more love.
The hesed covenants where people do
keep their own word, and woo, instead of shove.
And if old Ciaphas did not turn ‘round
the month after forgiveness came to him,
it’s poss-ib-le that Christ was not astound-
-ed but would trust God’s love to not grow dim.
And there is much we do not know about
the future possibilities we make
by our forgiving others, they may flout
some good options, but others they may take.
The main one we’re responsible for is
ourselves, in what we do, and speak, and pray.
And that’s where we can make some real choices
the days gone by, but then again, today!
Please God, give grace that goes beyond our view
from this small vantage point on Earth these days.
We love the ways you bring to us renewed
and lovely gifts of friendship (& delays).
We want to learn to see, then voice it true,
the goodness that you plant & bring to birth,
be grateful for each good that good folk do
and praise all goodness that we see on Earth.
Please teach us more, where we are missing some.
Your wisdom, creativity - ours for
the asking, and we do so “Christ please come!”
Oh Maranatha! We will not be glum.
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