Teach Me Grace

Verse 1 God, I’ve been hard on my own heart Counting every place I fell apart I’ve carried shame like it was mine to keep Laying wide awake when I should sleep I know Your love ain’t made of chains You don’t call me by my worst mistakes So if my hands are clenched too tight Open them gently in Your light Pre-Chorus I don’t wanna run from healing I don’t wanna hide my face Lord, if You’re still reaching for me Teach me how to stand in grace Chorus Teach me grace Let me learn it slow Let it wash the places I was scared to show Let me receive it Even when I feel unworthy Let me believe it Even when my past still hurts me And when I’ve been forgiven Don’t let me close the door Teach me grace, God So I can give it more Verse 2 I’ve been quick to judge the mirror Quick to fear what’s drawing nearer Quick to build a wall from pain Quick to call the sunshine rain But You keep whispering, “Child, breathe” “There’s still mercy here for thee” Not because I got it right But because You are the light Pre-Chorus I don’t wanna live so guarded I don’t wanna lead with blame If Your mercy found me broken Let my heart do the same Chorus Teach me grace Let me learn it slow Let it wash the places I was scared to show Let me receive it Even when I feel unworthy Let me believe it Even when my past still hurts me And when I’ve been forgiven Don’t let me close the door Teach me grace, God So I can give it more Bridge Grace for the child I used to be Grace for the woman becoming free Grace for the ones who didn’t know better Grace with wisdom, not a chain or tether Grace don’t mean I lose my voice Grace don’t mean I had no choice Grace is peace with holy ground Grace is love that still has bounds So soften me without breaking me Humble me without shaming me Fill my cup till it overflows Let Your mercy be what grows Final Chorus Teach me grace Let me wear it new Let it sound like heaven In the things I do Let me receive it When my spirit feels thirsty Let me believe it You never stopped loving me And when I’ve been forgiven Let me open up the door Teach me grace, God So I can give it more Outro Teach me grace in the morning Grace when I fall Grace when I’m learning You’re still Lord of it all Teach me to receive it Teach me to live it Teach me grace, God So I can give it More.