Forgive With Love?
(A faith poem by Wain)
Dear God,
Am I wrong to want to feel better?
To want the pain to leave my head?
To want my heart to be unbroken?
To want tears to be u_ _ _ _ _?
Oh Lord! How do you expect me to forgive?
How can I forget the hurtful words said?
If I haven’t been offered an apology
Must I still forgive with love before b_ _?
Oh Lord! How do you expect me to forgive?
How can I overlook every harmful deed?
If wrongs haven’t yet been made right
Must forgiveness with love be my c_ _ _ _?
Oh Lord! How are you able to forgive me?
How can you hate sin but love me too?
If Jesus didn’t suffer and die for my sins
Would forgiveness with love still be t_ _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
My beloved child, your longing to feel better, to heal from your pain, and to mend your heart is not wrong. These desires are natural and rooted in the yearning for peace and wholeness that I have placed within you. Know that I am always here, ready to provide comfort and strength, even in your darkest moments.
Forgiveness is indeed a challenging path, especially when apologies are not offered and wrongs remain unrighted. However, forgiveness is not about excusing the hurtful actions of others or forgetting the pain inflicted upon you. It is about freeing your own heart from the burden of anger and resentment. When you forgive, you allow yourself to heal and to find peace. You do not condone the wrongs but rather choose to release their hold on you.
I do not expect you to forgive alone. Lean on me for the strength and grace you need. Let my love fill your heart, so that you can extend that love to others, even when it feels impossible. Remember that forgiveness is a journey, and it is okay to take it one step at a time.
My forgiveness towards you is boundless because my love for you is unconditional. I sent Jesus to suffer and die for your sins so that you could understand the depth of my love and the extent of my grace. His sacrifice was a demonstration of the forgiveness and love I offer to all. Even without that sacrifice, my love for you would remain, for I have created you in love.
Seek the truth in your heart and know that my love is always with you. Turn to me in your moments of doubt and pain, and I will guide you through. Forgiveness with love is not an easy creed, but it is one that brings true peace and freedom.
With eternal love and grace,
God