If Forgiveness had a Price Tag

If forgiveness had a price tag,
I'd be worse than broke
I'd work all day
endlessly
for my redemption.

If forgiveness had a price tag
I'd live in shame
Broken and hurting
alone
with no hope of rescue.

If forgiveness had a price tag,
nations would crumble
The world would erode into
chaos
Discord, the norm.

If forgiveness had a price tag,
love would be bound.
Hidden from me
Elusive
My heart in pain.

If forgiveness had a price tag,
Christ would pay it.
He'd be my ransom.
Perfect.
His blood is my price.

Forgiveness had a price tag,
and it has been paid.
Today I walk
Free
Sending grace to others.
For my bail has been posted,
and my hope is sure.
Grace was meant for others.
Forgiveness,
the way of God.

-matt