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
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