Listen close

Yo, family ties, they cut deep and true,

But ain't it funny how they test you?

"Cut 'em slack," the saying goes,

But blood can boil, and mercy slows.

God's grace, a gift we often seize,

Salvation's promise, puts our souls at ease.

We scream for justice, blind to see,

Mercy's the key that sets us free.

Justice says, "Pay the price, atone,"

Mercy whispers, "You're not alone."

So check yourself, before you judge,

Extend that grace, hold back the grudge.

Listen close, before you judge,

Extend a hand, don't hold a grudge.

Mercy's call, let kindness reign,

Break down the walls, start again.

Listen close, before you judge,

Extend a hand, don't hold a grudge.

Mercy's call, let kindness reign,

Break down the walls, start again.

When hurt runs deep, do we lend an ear,

Or build up walls fueled by doubt and fear?

Family feuds, they stretch on long,

Friendships fractured by words gone wrong.

Teacher's woes, a heavy load,

Snapping at kids on that weary road.

Expecting kindness, a gentle touch,

But forgetting their struggles, meaning so much.

It's a two-way street, this empathy game,

Hard to remember, caught in the blame.

Step back, reflect, before you react,

Understanding's the bridge, rebuilding the pact.

Listen close, before you judge,

Extend a hand, don't hold a grudge.

Mercy's call, let kindness reign,

Break down the walls, start again.

Listen close, before you judge,

Extend a hand, don't hold a grudge.

Mercy's call, let kindness reign,

Break down the walls, start again.

Blocks turn cold, when whispers start,

Misunderstandings tare worlds apart.

No ear to lend, no bridge to mend,

Just fractured trust, and friendships end.

We crave acceptance, a gentle hand,

To be understood, across the land.

Forgive our flaws, our stumbles, our falls,

But build up defenses, standing tall.

Year's end reflection, a time to see,

The kinder path, for you and me.

Year of mercy, a chance to grow,

Accept, forgive, let kindness flow.

Listen close, before you judge,

Extend a hand, don't hold a grudge.

Mercy's call, let kindness reign,

Break down the walls, start again.

Listen close, before you judge,

Extend a hand, don't hold a grudge.

Mercy's call, let kindness reign,

Break down the walls, start again.

Psalms 103:8-9

Lord,

Thank You, for Your mercy and forgiveness. Help me to act in the same way in the future. In Jesus name, Amen.

Listen close, before you judge,

Extend a hand, don't hold a grudge.

Mercy's call, let kindness reign,

Break down the walls, start again.

Listen close, before you judge,

Extend a hand, don't hold a grudge.

Mercy's call, let kindness reign,

Break down the walls, start again.