Forgive and Forget

This was inspired when I heard the advice given on a radio talk show to a caller dealing with forgiveness.  Let’s just say, forgiveness isn’t as simple as the host made it sound.

Forgive and Forget

Someone has wronged me
Someone has hurt me
The world tells me I’ll feel better
Just forgive and forget
My inner voice tells me to just let it go
Friendly advice tells me to just pray about it

Tried that
It didn’t work
I can’t forget
And forgiveness isn’t easy
The world whispers again
Just forgive and forget
My inner self reminds me to just let it go
Friendly advice reminds me to just pray about it

Then I read the beautiful words of my Father
He created me
He gave me a mind
A mind that doesn’t forget things—at least not on this side of Heaven

I read about forgiveness from the same Book
It’s not only for the offender
It’s for me 
It helps me move on
And maybe it’s a process
Maybe it doesn’t happen instantly

The ugly offense might show itself again
Another layer of forgiveness might have to be offered
It’s a process
I’m good with that

By: Krista Keane