Forgiveness – A Prayer and an Affirmation

I can only be forgiven by others if I can first forgive them.
I can only forgive others if I can first forgive myself.
I can only forgive myself by accepting me for who I am,
And by agreeing with God that I don't have to be perfect.

When I am angry, let me relent.
Where I am resentful, let me appreciate.
When I am scornful, let me act with empathy.
When I am filled with ego, let me surrender and choose to serve.

Memory and appreciation of all that has been given me
By the teachers of my life, and the gifts I receive
From the Power which is greater than I can imagine,
Will sustain me through all.

I will forgive, and I will be forgiven.

HM 5/16/03 ©