Poetry from Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND: “No matter what”

No matter what

No matter how far you have strayed,
God will find you.
No matter how deep your anguish
God will comfort you.
No matter how serious your illness
God will heal you.
No matter how grave your sin
God will forgive you.
No matter how low you have fallen,
God will raise you up.
No matter how stubborn your will,
God will urge you forward.
No matter how cold your heart,
God will warm you.
No matter what,
God will keep on loving you.

– Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND

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For reflection:

Do any of the words or phrases in this poem resonate with your personal experience?
Has your loving ever reflected God’s love described in this poem? If so, when and how?

Suggested Scripture:

1. 2 Samuel 11-1–12:25, The sin and repentance of David

2. Isaiah 49:14-16, God will never forget you