Forgiveness

"Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven."

Oh, the grace and mercy of God! 

To look at me and call me 'child,' 'beloved.' 

All my stains- my shame- my darkness. 

Why do I keep going back to my broken chains? 

Why can't I keep my eyes on You, on your grace, mercy, or love? 

But each time I fail, you take my hand and look into my eyes and say, "I love you. You're mine." 

And as I fail again today- forgive me for ignoring you. 

Forgive me for taking your grace for granted. 

Thank you for your love and forgiveness, again.

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins 

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."