Teach Me How to Love

Verse 1

I’ve tried to love with my own hands,

Measured mercy, counted plans.

I gave what felt safe, held back the rest,

Called it wisdom, called it best.

But You love with open scars,

Reach beyond who we think we are.

So I’m laying down my way,

Asking You to lead me now.

Pre-Chorus

Take what’s small, take what’s weak,

Take this heart—teach it to beat like Yours beats.

Chorus

Teach me how to love, Lord, like You do,

With truth that’s kind and grace that’s true.

Love that kneels, love that stays,

Love that gives itself away.

Teach me how to see like You see,

Every soul with dignity.

Break my heart for what breaks Yours too—

Teach me how to love, Lord, like You do.

Verse 2

I’ve learned to judge before I know,

Build my fences, guard my hope.

I’ve walked past pain I didn’t choose,

Said “not now,” when I could’ve moved.

But You don’t look away from need,

You step right in and carry the weight.

So here I am, no excuse,

Change my heart, Lord—make it new.

Pre-Chorus

If loving costs me comfort and pride,

I still want You to be glorified.

Chorus

Teach me how to love, Lord, like You do,

With hands that serve and hearts made true.

Love that listens, love that stays,

Love that walks the narrow way.

Teach me how to live what I believe,

Not just words but humility.

Break my heart for what breaks Yours too—

Teach me how to love, Lord, like You do.

Bridge

When I want revenge, teach me grace.

When I want to run, teach me to stay.

When I’m tired, teach me to give,

When I’m afraid, teach me to live.

Let my love look like the cross,

No conditions, no counting cost.

Breakdown (quiet, surrendered)

I don’t want to love just when it’s easy.

I want to love like You loved me.

Final Chorus (Lift)

Teach me how to love, Lord, like You do,

Faithful, patient, strong and true.

Love that goes where others won’t,

Love that says “I will,” not “I don’t.”

Teach me how to walk Your way,

To pour myself out day by day.

Everything I am, I give to You—

Teach me how to love, Lord…

Teach me how to love.

Outro (prayerful)

Not my strength.

Not my way.

Your love in me—

On display.