Once the past was not a blur
When your faith was unsure
Days went by as a pain
And tears fell like rain
Angry, frustrated, and hurt
You struggled to get by
Sometimes overwhelmed
And for some kind of comfort you longed
Until one day you found what you were looking for
The peace you were longing for
Broken and in desperate need of God’s grace
You surrendered your all and hoped he’d erase
The past that you suffered through
All along God knew
He has watched you
Waited every year as you grew
For you to give your heart
So he could give you a new start
Change you inside and out
And give you peace and joy
He has forgiven you and freed you from the pain
Erased all the shame
Given you hope and love
And a home in heaven above
He’s taken your painful memory
And has given you a testimony
Put joy in your heart
And has given you a new start
Look ahead and don’t look back
Now there’s nothing that you lack
A bright future is ahead of you
Along with happiness, blessings, and prosperity
Forgive and forget, now your free
The truth you finally see
Cling to what you have and don’t let go
Forgive and forget, and God’s mercy will always show.
August 2007