Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Seven Times Seventy


Do we have to forgive
our neighbor seven times
before we can turn our back?

No, Jesus said. You must forgive
your neighbor seven times seventy --
which is to say every time.

Is this for the sake of the neighbor?
No. This is for your sake.
Forgiveness frees you of your hurt.

2 comments:

Dr. Mike said...

Seven

Within one eye that
Sees beyond its shadow,
The male or female
Child finds harmony to be
Tricked by a jack-in-the-box.

[Disposable Tanka June 28, 2011]
Dr. Mike

HK Stewart said...

Giving credit where credit is due:
My wife took today's photo.