Forgiveness is Sweet

It was so hard to forgive
Those who hurt and did me wrong,
The one who lied and those who tries
To snuff out my victor’s song

I took the shame and sorrow
They heaped upon my soul,
I bent and broke in pieces
No longer strong and whole.

My self esteem was zero,
I felt worthless, stained with dirt,
I bowed beneath the burden
Unsure, defamed, and hurt.

But then I met the savior,
And saw the way he came
To man king meek and lowly,
Shaped of a different frame

Earthly beauty did not matter
Neither wealth nor fame,
But just to please the father,
This man with God’s own name.

I took his life unto me
Gave him what had been mine
I no longer had to worry
If men were cruel or unkind.

I ask for his forgiveness,
And share it with those in need
Of forgiveness for their mortal selves
For sinful word or did

As I granted this grace, forgiveness,
I gained a blessed relief,
My spirit grew strong with honor,
My heart grew full of peace

I now seek only god’s opinion;
Is he please with me?
For he alone is worthy
To judge and require a change in me.