Love Anyway-Luke 6.27-28

Contemporary Christian / Soul Pop Tone: Reflective, forgiving, hopeful, ultimately triumphant

Intro

When the world says, “Hold on to the pain,”
God says, "There’s another way".

Verse 1

I know what it feels like to carry the weight,
Of every harsh word, every wound, every name.
When somebody hurts you, your heart wants to fight,
But Jesus keeps whispering, “Choose what is right.”

So I’ll lay down the anger I’ve carried so long,
Trade every bitter word for a different song.
I don't have to answer the darkness with flame,
I can walk into the hurt and still choose grace.

Pre-Chorus

It isn't weakness to let hatred go,
It takes a stronger heart than they'll ever know.

Chorus

I’ll love anyway,
When they turn their face away.
I’ll do good when they do wrong,
Keep my heart soft, keep moving on.

I’ll bless anyway,
When the words cut like a blade.
And when I don't know what to say,
I'll get down on my knees and pray.

I may not change their heart today,
But I can choose to love like Jesus anyway.

Verse 2

For the ones who have cursed me, I'll answer with peace,
For the ones who have wounded me, I'll pray they find release.
Not because what they did was somehow okay,
But because I won't let their darkness become mine someday.

There are battles that vengeance can never resolve,
There are chains that forgiveness is meant to dissolve.
And the love that was given when I didn't deserve,
Is Christ's love I'm now learning to return.

Pre-Chorus

It isn't easy when the tears still show,
But Jesus keeps teaching me where I should go.

Chorus

I’ll love anyway,
When they turn their face away.
I’ll do good when they do wrong,
Keep my heart soft, keep moving on.

I’ll bless anyway,
When the words cut like a blade.
And when I don't know what to say,
I'll get down on my knees and pray.

I may not change their heart today,
But I can choose to love like Jesus anyway.

Bridge

For the one who hurt me—mercy.
For the one who hates me—peace.
For the one who cursed my name—
May their chains be broken free.

And for every wound I carry,
I surrender it tonight,
I won't repay the darkness.
I'll answer it with light.

Final Chorus

I’ll love anyway,
Even when it costs me pain.
I’ll do good when they do wrong,
With a little more grace, I'll carry on.

I’ll bless anyway,
Let forgiveness have its way.
And when I don't know what to say,
I'll get down on my knees and pray.

I may not change their heart today,
But Christ's love can change the heart in me.

I’ll love anyway.
I’ll love anyway.
When the world says walk away—
I’ll love anyway.

Outro

I’ll pray instead of fighting.
I’ll bless instead of blame.
I’ll choose Christ's road of mercy
And leave the rest in His name.

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Intro When the world says, “Hold on to the pain,” God says, "There’s another way". Verse 1 I know what it feels like to carry the weight, Of every harsh word, every wound, every name. When somebody hurts you, your heart wants to fight, But Jesus keeps whispering, “Choose what is right.” So I’ll lay down the anger I’ve carried so long, Trade every bitter word for a different song. I don't have to answer the darkness with flame, I can walk into the hurt and still choose grace. Pre-Chorus It isn't weakness to let hatred go, It takes a stronger heart than they'll ever know. Chorus I’ll love anyway, When they turn their face away. I’ll do good when they do wrong, Keep my heart soft, keep moving on. I’ll bless anyway, When the words cut like a blade. And when I don't know what to say, I'll get down on my knees and pray. I may not change their heart today, But I can choose to love like Jesus anyway. Verse 2 For the ones who have cursed me, I'll answer with peace, For the ones who have wounded me, I'll pray they find release. Not because what they did was somehow okay, But because I won't let their darkness become mine someday. There are battles that vengeance can never resolve, There are chains that forgiveness is meant to dissolve. And the love that was given when I didn't deserve, Is Christ's love I'm now learning to return. Pre-Chorus It isn't easy when the tears still show, But Jesus keeps teaching me where I should go. Chorus I’ll love anyway, When they turn their face away. I’ll do good when they do wrong, Keep my heart soft, keep moving on. I’ll bless anyway, When the words cut like a blade. And when I don't know what to say, I'll get down on my knees and pray. I may not change their heart today, But I can choose to love like Jesus anyway. Bridge For the one who hurt me—mercy. For the one who hates me—peace. For the one who cursed my name— May their chains be broken free. And for every wound I carry, I surrender it tonight, I won't repay the darkness. I'll answer it with light. Final Chorus I’ll love anyway, Even when it costs me pain. I’ll do good when they do wrong, With a little more grace, I'll carry on. I’ll bless anyway, Let forgiveness have its way. And when I don't know what to say, I'll get down on my knees and pray. I may not change their heart today, But Christ's love can change the heart in me. I’ll love anyway. I’ll love anyway. When the world says walk away— I’ll love anyway. Outro I’ll pray instead of fighting. I’ll bless instead of blame. I’ll choose Christ's road of mercy And leave the rest in His name.

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