Forgiveness

One of the best speakers we had at the Law School this semester was Darryl Burton. We were given a flyer that explained his situation: "in 1985, in St. louis, MO, Darryl Burton, age 22, was arrested and convicted of Capital Murder and Armed Criminal Action. Darryl spent 24 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. On August 29, 2008 Darryl was exonerated and released." 

What impressed me about Darryl is that his message was one of forgiveness. He talked about the years he spent angry for being wrongfully convicted and how through the Atonement and Sacrifice of Jesus Christ, a man who was also wrongfully convicted, Darryl was able to forgive those who were responsible for sending him to prison. 

This lecture has stuck with me through the rest of the semester. Forgiveness isn't easy, but it isn't impossible. I'm grateful for those who set an example and testify of the peace they feel after they forgive. 

Rhetorically,
Rebekah