Verse 1 The world keeps telling me to fight, To answer darkness with more night. But You have shown a better way, To answer hate with love each day. When every wound cries out for more, Your mercy opens heaven's door. You teach my heart to finally see The grace You first poured out on me. Pre-Chorus When I can't love on my own, Your Spirit makes my heart Your home. Chorus Teach me to love beyond the hurt, Beyond the pain, beyond the words. Let mercy be the song I sing, Reflecting You in everything. I'll bless the ones who stand against me, Pray for those who cannot see. Jesus, make my heart like Yours; Love is stronger than this world. Verse 2 You forgave upon the cross, Even through rejection's cost. Stephen prayed with his last breath, Trusting grace beyond his death. Your love reaches every soul, Making broken people whole. May my hands bring hope instead, Speaking life where fear has spread. Pre-Chorus Your grace is greater than my pride; Your perfect love will be my guide. Chorus Teach me to love beyond the hurt, Beyond revenge, beyond the curse. Let kindness overcome my fear, Until Your kingdom's drawing near. I'll feed the hungry, lift the weak, Show Your love in all I speak. Jesus, make my heart like Yours; Love is stronger than this world. Bridge Your sun shines on the just and unjust. Your rain falls down on all of us. Let me love the way You do, Faithful, patient, always true. Break the walls inside my soul. Only You can make me whole. Take this heart and set it free, To love like You first loved me. Final Chorus Teach me to love beyond the hurt, Until forgiveness fills the earth. May every enemy become Someone touched by heaven's love. I'll choose Your grace again today, Following where You lead the way. Jesus, let my life proclaim: Love will always bear Your name. Outro When mercy speaks... Hatred loses. When grace is chosen... Heaven draws near. I'll love... Because You first loved me.
