Turn About

Mistreated,

Lied to,

Lied about,

Slapped in the face,

Betrayed

The world says to write you off;

To stop enabling you to cause me pain.

Jesus says to turn and offer the other cheek.

So, pardon me while I stare intently

And see through the eyes of the Father’s love.

Excuse me while I make a spectacle of myself

And weep at the brokenness within.

Rejoice with me in praising God for

Who we both are 

because of Jesus’ completed work on the cross.

And as I forgive,

Look upon me

With wonder and awe

As we turn our backs on the things

Which once kept us at odds.