You let me hurt

You let me hurt, and never spoke.

I held my breath, I nearly broke.

The nights were long, the pain was deep.

I begged for rest, You gave no sleep.

You watched me limp through every day.

I cursed Your name, then turned away.

If love was real, I couldn’t tell.

It felt like life, but looked like hell.

Where were You when I fell down?

Where were You when no one came ‘round?

Where were You when I cried out loud—

So tired of fighting, beaten and proud?

My body failed, my hope went numb.

I prayed for light—no answer come.

I kept on moving through the pain,

But never felt You in the rain.

But somewhere quiet, time stood still.

The world went dark, but I found will.

A gentle voice I thought was gone—

Had been there whispering all along.

You were there when I felt none.

You stayed close when I tried to run.

You held on when I let go—

You built me slow, and let me grow.

Not all gifts come wrapped in gold.

Some are heavy, rough, and old.

You let me hurt so I could see—

There’s strength in scars You gave to me.

Now I rise though the pain stays near.

I see Your grace in every tear.

You broke me down to make me whole—

And poured Your fire into my soul.