From me to certain loved ones whom I have loved and hurt: When you are sorry for saying things too abruptly or before you truly think them through, and you have strained relationships, and you don’t know how to fix it, it can cause you to turn to God. I made the decision to become more sensitive and humble several weeks ago, but writing this song below was a decision I made to place a stake in the ground for myself so to speak and to turn away from “a confrontational approach” to a more sensitive, humble, and gentle approach to dealing with interpersonal conflict. Although I believe that I had some losses of friends or family that were not entirely my fault, a significant amount possibly were. My decision to post this song (even though I am still deciding on the melody) is a “public apology or stake in the ground” for whoever I may have rubbed the wrong way, who might see this post. My hope is that by it I could share my true sorrow and remorse over rubbing some people the wrong way who I have loved, and I didn’t know I was straining the relationship in ways that caused quite a few losses of connection over the last 5 years or longer. I hope you receive my apology.
“He Smooths our Rough Edges”
Original song By Lisa Groen 10/12/2024
Verse 1
Can you look past all my weaknesses, and somehow see Jesus Christ?
My goal was never to frustrate you, but I said what was on my mind
Before I knew it the words were out and the damage was sorely done
Could you give grace to this sinner like Christ did, God’s only begotten Son?
Chorus:
Oh Lord Heal me I pray as I kneel here and say you are the anchor of my soul
My friends sometimes drift but you are my fortress who will never a good thing withhold
If I feel I miss Your will I lose bliss but I believe that you just might say to me
There’s a deeper healing when the Lord is enough and deeper in Him you shall surely be
Verse 2
I have learned I am no better than those I have judged, we are all in need of grace
So to Jesus Christ I surrender my judgment, and the pride that distorts my gaze
It is harder to see Christ’s beauty when my opinions are catching my eye
So I lay down my old self and go wash in the word and pray Lord please renew my mind.
Chorus:
Oh Lord Heal me I pray as I kneel here and say you are the anchor of my soul
My friends sometimes drift but you are my fortress who will never a good thing withhold
If I feel I miss your will I lose bliss but I believe that you just might say to me
There’s a deeper healing when the Lord is enough and deeper in Him you shall surely be
Verse 3
As much as I believe Jesus rose from the dead, I believe He can heal the soul
His resurrection speaks a change is coming for those surrendered to be made whole
Here I lay down my will, and I seek yours oh Lord, for your plan can heal my every wound
And your life Lord is better than the morning sunrise to dry up the evening dew.
Chorus:
Oh Lord Heal me I pray as I kneel here and say you are the anchor of my soul
My friends sometimes drift but you are my fortress who will never a good thing withhold
If I feel I miss your will I lose bliss but I believe that you just might say to me
There’s a deeper healing when the Lord is enough and deeper in Him you shall surely be
Verse 4
Lord Jesus I come, Oh my God I come, to be healed of the stains of sin
I seek your heart through the word, and I seek your mind Lord to heal, what is out of line within
To the one who can change me, thee only One to remake me, I surrender to you and pray
I clothe myself Lord with what I see in you, please give grace to change me today..
Chorus:
Oh Lord Heal me I pray as I kneel here and say you are the anchor of my soul
My friends sometimes drift but you are my fortress who will never a good thing withhold
If I feel I miss your will I lose bliss but I believe that you just might say to me
There’s a deeper healing when the Lord is enough and deeper in Him you shall surely be
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