A Way of Grace

Shame and guilt rush over me

Reminding myself of the destruction I created

Arduous memories refuse to flee my mind

Captivated by dashed hopes

Like a lurking depression

I try to fix my problems

I try to make my life right

But I can’t

I can’t save myself

He can

He lifted up my heartache

And carried it to the cross

Ribbons of red streamed from his body

To protect me from longsuffering

This precious gift of grace

This scandal endured for my sake

He offered the only thing to make me whole

I do not need a world

That makes me insecure

I don’t have to accept this way

Of undeniable despondence

I can choose a better way

A way of peace

A way of joy

A way of grace

He took away all darkness

And spoke light

So I do not need to dwell on the mistakes I’ve committed

Rather I can replace it with his grace

A grace worth my life

A way of grace