Forgiveness Sets Us Free

Why is it so hard to forgive? When the hurt runs deep and the memories live The holidays come, and the table is set But some hearts are missing, some wounds haven’t healed yet Family will gather, stories unfold But silence can echo where love once was bold A word from the past, a moment gone wrong Can linger for years, can silence a song But Joseph once stood where we stand today Faced with the pain, but he chose a new way He said, “What you meant for harm, God used for good” He blessed his brothers, just like he should No revenge, no wrath, just mercy instead He gave them a future, their children were fed So why is it so hard to forgive? When grace is the gift that helps us live They buried their father in Canaan’s land Then returned to Egypt, afraid of his hand But Joseph spoke gently, with tears in his eyes He saw through the hurt to God’s greater design Life throws curve balls, we stumble and fall But heaven awaits, and it outshines it all So give a smile, let kindness lead What you sow in love is what you’ll receive He said, “What you meant for harm, God used for good” He blessed his brothers, just like he should No revenge, no wrath, just mercy instead He gave them a future, their children were fed So why is it so hard to forgive? When grace is the gift that helps us live This day with God, let your heart be free Forgive like Joseph, let compassion lead Act kind, and kindness will return Let love be the lesson we finally learn