When I look at every generation,
All of them in some kind of pain.
Chasing down false solutions
Or looking for others to blame.
What if we looked in the mirror?
Maybe we’ll find what’s missing.
To uncover the cause of our fear
Is what truly needs fixing.
The darkness that often lies deep –
Handed to us or inflicted on our own.
Guilt that prevents peaceful sleep.
The thorny fruit of bad seeds sown.
We carry our bitterness and grudges
Never giving forgiveness a thought.
That would steal our concept of justice.
Denying the mercy Jesus brought.
When He was hanging on the cross –
Bringing grace we didn’t deserve.
Paying for our sin’s fatal cost.
A faithful God true to His word.
Who proved His love for creation
With His Son’ great sacrifice.
Reconciling every tribe and nation
Who chooses to come to the Light.
Healing the pains and sorrows.
Uncovering the lies we believe.
Giving hope for eternal tomorrows.
Is the fixing we so desperately need.
To feel God’s liberating forgiveness
And be overwhelmed by His love.
To discover true and real faithfulness
And realize He is more than enough.
The world doesn’t have what we need.
Nor the answers to our pain.
Spiritual truth is what sets us free
When we let Christ rule and reign.
In hearts so eager for healing.
Finding peace we don’t understand.
Is there for those who are believing
And taking Christ’s nail-pierced hand.