You who have suffered
Have not suffered in vain
Not if now you realize
The power of Jesus' Name.
You once were young
And say you were wild
Rebellious from youth
Perhaps even as a child.
You thought you were alone
And huddling in your fright
You believed the only way to success
Was to punish and fight.
You didn't know then
What you know today
That God was loving you
And not from far away.
He was there beside you
Bidding you to see
That by His love and grace
You could be set free.
Finally you found Him
And He touched your heart and soul
He sent you His Holy Spirit
And you gave Him control
Over the things that hurt and haunted you
For so many years
And the hardened heart of yours
Was reduced to tears
You are a different person now
Complete in every way
For God has touched you, healed you, saved you
And blesses you every day.
Thena