When You’ve Forgiven
by Russell Kelfer
Use the “Play” ► button above to listen to the poem:
“Oh dear God, forgive me!”
(That’s the prayer we pray.)
“Take me back into your arms;
Give me peace today!”
Then you move into life’s race,
Having said your prayer;
But the balm that sets you free
Simply isn’t there!
You asked God to forgive you.
You stood upon His Word,
“If we but confess our sins,
We’re forgiven, Lord…”
But, softly, our Redeemer cries,
“Oh, child, you’ve asked, that’s true,
But you have not forgiven those
Who’ve hurt or wounded you.
They broke your heart, I understand,
The way you wounded Me.
I did no wrong, and yet your sins
Nailed Me to that tree.
I died for you to set you free,
And I said, ‘I forgive’.
And, now, I’ve sent you out, dear one,
The same grace you’re to give.
I’m waiting to forgive you, child,
But still My word is true.
You must first forgive each one
Who’s hurt or wounded you.
When you have, come back, my child,
Hurry back to Me.
When you’ve forgiven, I’ll forgive
And then, you will be free.”
DTM Discipleship Tape Ministries
POB 782256, San Antonio, TX 78278
1-800-375-7778 or 210-226-0000
www.dtm.org • dtm@dtm.org • © Russell Kelfer
