A Turn Around | Repost

I had messed up—badly too—

Did things I swore I’d never do.

I left behind what once was mine,

Chased empty dreams, ignored the signs.

I wasted time, I lost my place,

And shame became my daily face.

But one day, truth began to speak—

It broke my pride, made me feel weak.

I knew I had to make things right,

Though all ahead was fear and night.

With trembling steps and heavy heart,

I turned around, a brand new start.

 

I didn’t think I’d be received,

For all the hurt, the lies believed.

But as I neared my broken past,

Grace met me at the gate—so fast!

No harsh rebuke, no angry word,

Just arms wide open—peace occurred.

I asked to serve, to just belong,

But love had planned a welcome song.

A robe, a feast, a joyful sound—

Redemption’s love had wrapped me round.

Though I had wandered far and wide,

He’d walked with me the whole long ride.

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