From His scars to yours

He took your innocence
Traded for shame
Stole your childhood
Fed your hope to the dark
Self-condemned, he tried to add you
To the trophies on his desk
Your mind escaped, only God knows where
And only God can save you

Jesus died for everyone
But only some receive it
Jesus lives and soon will come
This is why you must believe it

Never escaped that empty cell
Though you were rescued long ago
Never forgot his lingering smell
You still equate love lies and anger
Though dead you see him everywhere
It's hard to stand and hard to breathe
Could this Jesus be a real help and hope
You reach out trembling upturned hands

Jesus died for everyone
But only some receive it
Jesus lives and soon will come
Child you must believe it

I don't know what you're going through
And I don't understand
Can't comprehend what you've suffered
My heart breaks for you
Just because this evil happened
Doesn't mean God doesn't care
He's not weak but He weeps
When His creatures hurt each other so

Jesus died for everyone
But only some receive it
Jesus lives and soon will come
Child you must believe it

Jesus offers hope and peace
In the very middle of your pain
And true love that you've never known
From His scars to yours

07.21.2016

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