And forgive us, as we forgive ourselves

God is compassionate

Eager to forgive

Eager to forget

Of God’s forgiveness, we are sure

So, we ask.

 

And then there is us, flawed

Holding back in forgiving ourselves

Unwilling to let the past go

Unable to heal.

 

Too harsh with our thoughts, daily

Confident that if time could turn back

An error-free life would be ours

Forgetful our kind is born of errors

Empowered just for change

Today and tomorrow.

 

We should give ourselves forgiveness

The kind we seek from God

Allow ourselves redemption

Allow freedom

Allow forgetfulness.

 

It’s okay

I stumbled

I learned

I forgive myself

I let go

I forget