[Verse 1] When the hard words find their mark And a cold door closes in the dark I bring the hurt before Your throne And learn that I am not alone You saw the hands that brought You pain Yet mercy answered hate again So teach my heart to choose Your way And trust Your kindness day by day [Chorus] Father, help me pray for them When I cannot understand Keep resentment from my heart Put forgiveness in my hands As I follow where You lead Give me courage, make me kind When injustice weighs me down Turn my eyes to things unseen [Verse 2] I may not know what waits ahead Or what harsh judgment may be said But I can hold to what is true And let Your Word carry me through Bless the ones who turn away Give me peace enough to stay Not overcome by what they do But changed by love that comes from You [Chorus] Father, help me pray for them When I cannot understand Keep resentment from my heart Put forgiveness in my hands As I follow where You lead Give me courage, make me kind When injustice weighs me down Turn my eyes to things unseen [Bridge] Make me tender, make me strong Help me answer right for wrong With compassion, not despair Knowing You are always there [Chorus] Father, help me pray for them When I cannot understand Keep resentment from my heart Put forgiveness in my hands As I follow where You lead Give me courage, make me kind When injustice weighs me down Turn my eyes to things unseen [Outro] I will keep my heart in prayer You are faithful, You are there In Your mercy I will stand Held forever in Your hand
