bearing a grudge

a cancer present, growing
metastasized, entrenched
bearing a grudge
a weight upon our spirit
release in forgiveness
the weight lifted
our souls freed
open to kindness
freed from the past
open to the future
a lighter walk in this life
unburdened by our anger

June 25, 2012
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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June 25, 2012 to July 1, 2012
“Health and Healing”
by C. Michael Gibson
for June 25, 2012,
read June 25, 2012

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