To forgive and be forgiven is to enter
a world of freedom:
It’s to be free of grudges and bitterness
which block and damage love within us,
Like water hindered in its flow.
It’s to be free of misjudging others
which can block the growth of friendship
as tangled roots hinder the growth of a tree.
To forgive is to share in the victory of the cross,
when Jesus forgave those who harmed him so much.
To forgive is to be strong enough
and to really believe
that the person is bigger than any actions.
To forgive is to grow
and to allow oneself to be forgiven is to grow also
into a deeper sharing in the forgiving love of God.