A friend makes a flippant remark
that leaves me stunned
and hurt.
I try to forget about it
but it preys on my mind
and I feel a heaviness of heart.

I feel wounded.

I turn to Jesus in prayer.
“Lord, how is it
that You were able to forgive
those who betrayed, denied
and deserted you
as well as those who tortured, mocked
and crucified You,
while I struggling to forgive
one thoughtless comment?”

I sit in prayer
and soon,
Words pop into my head,
“Father, forgive them
for they know not
what they do.”
And in that instant
I feel a weight lift off my shoulders
and a lightness of heart.

I feel healed.

I have a sense that, this morning,
Jesus has reached out
and has shown me
The Way.
I now feel at peace
and able to put that flippant remark
behind me
where it belongs.

Thank you, Lord!

© Claire Murray