"Prayer of Forgiveness" [Spoken Word]   “Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”                                                                   —Author Unknown   Reverend Mark Rohrbaugh of Morningside Church delivered the prayer below during one of the church's Jazz Vespers concerts. It served as introduction to "I'm Old Fashioned," a jazz standard. With the John Scott Trio performing, there's always zest in our musical celebrations.   Despite the song title, forgiveness applies to any age. We are all equipped to forgive others. We gain healing from unconditional forgiveness. I try to remember the freedom that comes from forgiving anyone who has ever disappointed me. I also want the lightheartedness that comes from forgiving myself.   On the matter of forgiveness, Rev. Rohrbaugh prays from Colossians 3:13-14. May you be blessed by this message.   …remember the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. The most important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds us all together in perfect harmony.   Please visit Bay Heart Music's Thoughts on Prayer to read about forgiving those who are hard to love.   "I'm Old Fashioned" was composed by Jerome Kern. (1942) For information about Morningside Church and the John Scott Trio, visit the Resources link above. Unknown author quote: Poor Man's College Photography courtesy of Microsoft Office Clip Art.