Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet
sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
--Mark Twain
Lord, thank you that you show us the true meaning of forgiveness. Thank you for forgiving us of all our sins, and loving us despite our faults and failures. Because we have been forgiven, we can in turn forgive others. Oh how I long for my children to be good forgivers. Bitterness and anger can so easily take root in our hearts and minds, and effect every aspect of our lives. Friends hurt us, enemies discourage us, and our families make mistakes. On a daily basis we have to choose to forgive. May Alyssa and Kyle choose to develop the character that reflect you living and active presence in their lives, including forgiveness, acceptance, patience and love. Lord, help Alyssa and Kyle to bear with each other, and others in their lives, and forgive whatever grievances they may have against those who hurt them. May they learn to forgive as you, Lord, forgave them. Thank you, Sweet Father, for hearing my prayers.
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