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Forgiveness Is A Powerful Key To Spiritual Growth

Dianne A. Rhodes
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What is your interest in forgivness?
I would like be more forgiving of myself when I do not live up to the Truth of the Christ within.
What would you like to share about yourself?
I am blessed to count Charles Thomas as a friend.

A Poem To Share



FORGIVENESS

Clearing my mind of all thoughts of remorse
I waited on inner peace -
But it did not come.

Releasing my heart from the prongs of pain
I anticipated joy -
But it alluded me.

Wishing away memories too deeply ingrained
I searched for rest -
But it never came.

Believing myself healed of unresolved hurt
I asked God to forgive me -
But my heart remained heavy.

Remembering forgiveness is mine to give
I surrendered and I gave and lo -
I too was forgiven.

Dianne A. Rhodes
copyright 2001.

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At 3:21pm on September 22, 2008, Charles W. Thomas, Jr. said…
Thanks Dianne, there is a truth that is seems is only expressed in poetry.
Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors...
At 1:57pm on September 19, 2008, Dianne A. Rhodes said…
"Building more prisons or putting more police on the street will not make your neighborhoods safer. These actions just exacerbate the situation by raising the level of fear. If you want to improve these situations, bring the work of forgiveness into the prisons and the neighborhoods. Hire more teachers and counselors and social workers. Feed people, challenge them emotionally and mentally. Offer them experiences of safe emotional bonding. Provide them with opportunities for education and training. Give them hope. Give them acceptance. Give them love. This is the work of a peacemaker. This is service. This is embracing your brother as yourself." --- from "Love Without Conditions" by Paul Ferriri.
At 6:30pm on September 18, 2008, Charles W. Thomas, Jr. said…
Thanks Dianne, I'll check that out. I will definitely use the quote. It is very insightful.
Thanks for adding to the conversation
At 5:03pm on September 16, 2008, Charles W. Thomas, Jr. said…
Hi Dianne, welcome to WeForgive. I know you will add much to think about and use as we explore forgiveness together. Thanks for joining.
CT
 
 

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