Put peace in your heart: (poem) by Lew Duffey on AuthorsDen

Put peace in your heart:
by Lew Duffey → (All Poetry by Lew Duffey)
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We have all at one time or another felt the hurt of words from a friend or loved one. These words can sting. We can be the perpetrators, too. We can hurt and we can be hurt. The only way to true long range happiness is to forgive. My mother always said we should forgive and forget. I find the forgetting part harder but forgiving is a matter of admitting that I am not perfect either. I was raised in a church who taught if you are a Christian, you are perfect. If you are not perfect, you are not a Christian. The truth is we try for perfection but we will fail. That is why he forgives us. Let us forgive one another.

There is not greater load than any man hath Then the weight of resentment, anger or hatred for it leads down the wrong path. There is no pain so sharp and of such unbearable weight Than to allow your heart or your mind to become callus with hate. If a friend or a loved one hurts you the greatest gift you can to yourself give. Is to purge you of the pain and continue to live. If you feel hurt or let down remember that Christ feels your loss. He experienced it to as he hung on that cross. I forgive is a wonderful gift to give others but it is also for you and I will tell you why. If you are not carrying that weight you will find you can fly. Say I forgive and mean what you say from the heart And live it each day with love to impart. Do not dwell on negative words or hurt feelings or resentment. For these things can only tear at your soul so you will never know contentment. Dwell on what is good, righteous loving and kind. Dwell on these things and true happiness you will find. If you are hurt by another consider it an exercise in the ways of the Lord. For he forgave us� we should forgive one another and follow the word.

Reviewed by Daring Sunshine

Reviewed on March 6, 2007

Time and time again I have heard that echo in my mind...learn to forgive as I have forgiven you. Yet when you actually read it, it is also written, if you don't forgive and set people free; you won't be forgiven. That's a heavy burden to bear. Let us all remember this and repeat it over and over again. Thanks Lew!
Peace&Grace,
Sharon

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on February 22, 2007

I agree with Debra
this should be put on flyers and sent everywhere
for all to see perfect examples and wisdom
maybe it will move beyond family and friends to neighbors to strangers
wonderful share

Reviewed by Debra Baker

Reviewed on February 20, 2007

Only if the world could read this treasure in its understanding. A beautiful piece of poetry here. A powerful message.

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to do especially when we've been hurt by someone that we love, a family member or close friend, and then we do forgive, the enemy comes in and will not allow us to forget the hurt...it's a hard part of life, but one that is necessary to live a clean Christian life, been there...done that and it's a rough experience. Great write with a great message!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by H. Lena Jones

Forgiveness goes a long, long way, my friend. Not many find it easy to do, and that's a shame. Great write as always, Lew, great message.

God Bless
Lena

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten

This is a very difficult task, but one we MUST overcome, regardless...and that's saying ALOT...regardless!!!!!!
Thanks for this wonderfully written message!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Forgiving is easy; it's the memories that is the hard part. I have had to face this myself; have two older sisters who were less than kind to me and my twin; we have forgiven them, but the memories are still there. Powerful and timely write; very well done, Lew! :)