Forgive them

I was chained by the weight of my pride

Built up walls where my heart could hide

But forgiveness ain't weak it's a strength divine

A gift we were given through the hands of time

I held grudges like stones in my hand

But they only sunk me deeper in the sinking sand

It's a climb to release but it's worth the view

When you rise above pain you see life brand new

It ain't easy when the scars still burn

But the lessons in the struggle that's where we learn

When you let it go it's not for them it's for you

The chains fall off and you break through

Forgive like the Father let it all go

Plant seeds of peace let the love grow

The power in grace it can heal the soul

Forgive like the Father let it make you whole

Forgive them they don't know the cost

Lost in the shadows of bridges they've crossed

Hearts so heavy they can't let go

Forgive them for they don't know

They talk loud but their hearts ain't whole

Throwing stones at my fragile soul

Blind to the hurt they sow in the air

But I see through because I've been there

They judge quick but they can't see clear

Drowning in the echoes of their own fear

Words cut deep like a sword unseen

But love's the armor that keeps me clean

Rise above let the hate fall away

They don't know the battles we fight everyday

Let the silence speak louder than the fight

Forgiveness shines brighter like the moon at night

They don't see the scars we hide

Blinded by their pain they can't confide

But I won't let their darkness be my guide

I'll walk in love and swallow my pride

Forgive them they don't know the cost

Lost in the shadows of bridges they've crossed

Hearts so heavy they can't let go

Forgive them for they don't know

They threw stones but missed my name

Still I rise above the blame

They speak in tongues they don't understand

I hold no grudges in my hand

They lash out with words of fire

But hate burns out it won't inspire

I build my bridge with broken bricks

Step by step no need for tricks

The weight of anger crushes slow

But love can spark where shadows grow

The truth is loud though whispers fade

In the end it's love I trade

Forgive for they don't know

Let it slide and let it go

Heavy hearts can't always show

The pain they hide the seeds they sow

Forgive them they don't know the cost

Lost in the shadows of bridges they've crossed

Hearts so heavy they can't let go

Forgive them for they don't know