Say What You Need to Say: I Forgive You

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Poetry | Reflections

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Posted On April 18, 2023

“I forgive you,” three simple words that contain liberation—an inner freedom that surpasses understanding.

I forgive you for your betrayal, for your dishonesty. I forgive you for your cruelty, your gaslighting, your misplaced fears.

I forgive myself for my human anger and fear, my impatience.
My failure to discipline my tongue.

Amid life’s trials, I have come to realize God sustains us. If we choose to listen, he teaches us to love and forgive. He transforms our suffering into compassion.

I forgive you. I speak these words out loud and let them spill onto this page.

I forgive you.
I forgive you.
I forgive you.

Somehow, deep within my soul, I am changed.

Like a caged bird set free from bondage, anger and fear leave my Spirit. Compassion spills into my heart.

With God’s unending grace, I am set free.

—brian j plachta
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Say What You Need to Say: I Forgive You

Poetry | Reflections

Posted On April 18, 2023

Written by Brian J. Plachta

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