Forgiving Dad

Dad,

You tore our family apart.  You made me endure the worst experience of my life.  You set an example that it’s ok to betray your marriage.  You dishonored me and my mother.  You weren’t there when I needed you.  You didn’t provide the male role model I needed as a boy.  You didn’t teach me what I needed to be an adult and how to relate with other people.  You were absent.  You created such chaos that my life spun completely out of control.

I forgive you, Dad.  I trust that God was there, through it all.  I trust that God’s purpose will triumph through your mistakes and the tragedy they caused.  I release your judgment to God.  I trust that your mistakes have already cost you dearly, and I don’t want to hold on to that baggage any longer.

I forgive you.. I forgive you.. I forgive you.