Forgiveness

Forgiveness is an act that works through God; Forgiveness is an act of God in man; Forgiveness is the work of God’s great love; Forgiveness is an art that man must learn! Men with good sense will restrain their anger; Such men defer their anger for long times; To forgive transgressions is man’s glory; To hold one’s tongue is done by people smart. Forgiving is an act almost divine; Forgiving is something not all can do; Forgiving someone is too tough at times; Forgiving fully is done by just few! To preach is easy; forgiving is tough; Forgiving is an honor of men wise; If God should forgive us, we must forgive; Like God, we must be slow to anger too. ‘Forgive those who sin against us, ’ tells Christ; To gain God’s forgiveness, we must then, first; There is no limit to forgive someone; Forgiveness is a virtue Jesus taught. One who forgives has no revenge in heart; One who forgives has no hate from the start; ‘Forgive and God will forgive you, ’ says Lord. Forgiving plants the seed of love of God. When all are sinners, forgiveness is prime; By doing so, we gain the love of God; Through forgiveness, our tolerance will grow; For prayers to be heard, forgive right now! A man with grudge is like a fruitless tree! Grudge can stand in-between you and heaven! Spare no occasion of forgiving men; Judge not others but show mercy on them! We turn like God when we forgive others; Forgiving earns more souls for God, brothers! Copyright by Dr John Celes 11-13-2009