forgiveness

Forgiveness, a simple word, but powerful. Depending on the situation it can mean more to any given individual than any other memory they hold dear in their heart of hearts. Websters says this about forgiveness. n 1: compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive 2: the act of excusing a mistake or offense [syn: pardon]. Beautiful isn't it. A simple exchange of words can mean so much. The funny thing about the act of forgiving is that it is a two way street. Usually there's a certain asertiveness that comes with forgiving someone for their actions against you. In that case one can experience closure and a certain assurance in their own viewpoint of the situation. One can never understand the full gravity of the word or act of forgiveness until you are the one pardoned. I have recently experienced the very feeling that comes with being relieved of the weight upon a conscience that only forgiveness can aleviate. It's not important in what context the forgiveness was offered, but the point is that there was great truth delivered to my heart in this moment of time. We all make mistakes, we all fail, we all stumble. It's reality and if you ever try to escape reality it will find a way of catching up to you. Sometimes within this reality our mistakes, failures, and stumbles are erased. Dissolved, evaporated as if they were never committed. To me that's a subtle reminder of the very sacrifice I live under as each day I live due to the forgiveness of a God that deemed his body of children worth saving. Life is sweet and worth cherising. I pray that all may feel the redeeming quality of an all encompassing forgiveness that restores your vision, integrity, and faith in what is real.