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Series of Seven SINNER'S PRAYERS #2 Forgiving

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stubbleth: lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. PROVERBS 24:17 & 18 KJV

THIS SINNER'S PRAYER II To Haley Gambill Father, being a Christian is hard, It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done Because I’m part of a “Royal race,” I must learn to forgive everyone. Wanting me to live like Jesus lived And crave eternity for my soul Is why you moved me to seek the truth— To trust you to save me from trouble. Backbiters can thump reputations. It’s tough to excuse maligning ways When animosity and anger— Control—set my attitude ablaze. I just make myself look bad when I Blame the faultfinder in the long run. “Some Christian you are,” was what one said. “You are nothing like Jesus, God’s Son.” Self-opinionated cast judgment. It’s not easy to pardon prejudice That starts with the narrow-minded and Influences so many of us. But once I’m inside their labeled box “NOT CHRIST LIKE” gets my attention quick— I know that I did this to myself. And lack of discipline makes me sick. Because I’m wise enough to know now That I took Your eyes off the unfair— Father, I’m sorry I gave them reason To dare to challenge this sinner’s prayer. Teach me your forgiving way Lord, Amen and Amen! By Caryl Ramsdale Copyright©1999-2004 'tears in a bottle collection'

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midi "SURELY THE PRESENCE" permission www.soulkeepermusic.com January 31, 2004