(Verse 1)
I’ve been holdin’ on to shadows,
Letting anger take the wheel.
But every mile I drive that way
Steals a little more of what I feel.
Lord, You said to love my enemies,
Pray for folks who do me wrong—
But some nights that road feels rocky,
And that prayer feels way too long.
(Bridge)
God, You know if I don’t let go
They’ll be the ones controlin’ me.
So take this weight I’m draggin’ ‘round,
Turn it into somethin’ free.
(Chorus)
Teach me how to love ’em anyway,
How to bless the ones who ruin my day.
Give me a heart that don’t strike back
When I’m feelin’ under attack.
Help me see the good they hide,
Leave the bitterness behind.
Lord, You forgave the world from a rugged tree—
Let me forgive like You forgave me.
(Verse 2)
You said don’t cheer when an enemy falls,
Don’t curse a soul that’s stumbled.
And I’ve been guilty of that pride
When my own world’s crashed and crumbled.
You promised new hearts, new spirits—
Take this stone one out of me.
Make me gentle, kind, and patient,
Let Your love be what they see.
(Bridge)
’Cause if I’m stuck inside this anger,
I ain’t livin’ like I should.
Teach me how to trade my grudges
For a chance to choose the good.
(Chorus)
Teach me how to love ’em anyway,
How to bless the ones who ruin my day.
Give me a heart that don’t strike back
When I’m feelin’ under attack.
Help me see the good they hide,
Leave the bitterness behind.
Lord, You forgave the world from a rugged tree—
Let me forgive like You forgave me.
(Bridge)
You said don’t repay hurt with hurt,
Or insult with one more blow.
You said trust You with all my heart,
Not just the parts I think I know.
Make me a new creation, Lord—
Let the old me fade away.
Let mercy be my language,
Let forgiveness be my way.
(Chorus)
Teach me how to love ’em anyway,
How to bless the ones who ruin my day.
Give me a heart that don’t strike back
When I’m feelin’ under attack.
Help me see the good they hide,
Leave the bitterness behind.
Lord, You forgave the world from a rugged tree—
Let me forgive like You forgave me.
(Final Chorus)
Teach me how to love ’em anyway,
How to bless the ones who ruin my day.
Give me peace when storms roll through,
Make my thoughts look more like You.
Take this anger off my mind,
Leave the cross there every time.
Lord, set me free from all this misery—
Let me forgive like You forgave me.
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