Joanne Liaw Poet Rhyme

The Hurdle of Hurt

A high hurdle stands in my way
It's growing higher by the day
I can't see past its highest peak
A stream of hurt flows from its creek

The hurdle of hurt is its name
It sets a high bar for its game
I can't see past its wicked bar
I see no victory from afar

God, help me see past this hurdle
For it's more than I can handle
Deep wounds are all my eyes can see
Please heal those hurts in your mercy

A high hurdle stands in my way
But it shields not the bright sunray
It stands not higher than the Cross
I'm found in Christ; no longer lost

'Father, forgive them,' was His plea
His plea for vile sinners like me
How could He forgive those who sin?
How could He love those who hurt Him?

God, give me the heart to forgive
To give others what I've received
I am struggling to show mercy
Help me, Lord; be patient with me

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Joanna Daniel November 10, 2016 at 7:00 AM Yeah, Joanne, it's only by God's grace that we can forgive others:) a true prayer, needed by all of us:) Joanne Liaw November 10, 2016 at 9:44 PM That's right. I am currently struggling to forgive a few people who have hurt me deeply. Still praying to God for His grace...

Laura Leiser November 9, 2016 at 10:24 PM Beautiful words of truth here, Joanne. well expressed poem and prayer for guidance from our Lord. Thanks for sharing :) Joanne Liaw November 9, 2016 at 10:49 PM Thank you so much for your encouraging words, Laura. Forgiveness for a hurt so deep is a struggle we all go through. But we have found true forgiveness in Christ.