For years I struggled in facing my own issues, mistakes and inconsistencies.  It would only cause me to consider me and my own inabilities to get past the stalled wall in front of me. God made me realize it was unforgiveness of myself.  It was my way of punishing me for things I had or had not done.  It was therefore impossible for me to forgive others no matter how much I wanted to. He gave me these words upon me fully accepting Jesus’ death as my death and His life as my life.   Two words Comprise The cry of my soul The release of that which holds me in captivity To the dark, cruel and cold reality of sin… FORGIVE ME There I said it I meant it I will live it Though painful I’ve repented FORGIVE ME Creates new direction Subdues wreckless affections Causes deep reflection Empowers a determination To resist familiar temptations That capture and contain the will of the flesh… Making weak my soul FORGIVE ME Closing my eyes are easier I can breathe much deeper Can laugh louder Can think clearer Can be me With no need To explain… To justify My awkwardness My failures To manage…my pain To punish myself Time and time again I’ve said it to Him above Been received Been loved On Jesus been judged I’m redeemed I’m Forgiven Now I’ll say the same Not just to Him But to the toughest one of all It’s the one I’m looking at… That’s in the mirror on the wall I FORGIVE…...