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Forgiveness

By Jason Upton

2,317 views Jul 3, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Jason Upton's song 'Forgiveness' explores the difficult yet transformative power of forgiveness in the Christian life. The lyrics acknowledge the pain of letting go and the struggle to forget, but present forgiveness as a healing medicine and a gift from God. Upton connects forgiveness to the journey of grief, the reality of broken relationships, and the faith required to release pain and trust again. The song references the sharpness of forgiveness like a sword and its strength beyond war, emphasizing that while it is not easy, it brings renewal. It subtly echoes biblical themes of forgiveness and new creation.

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Grieving is part of the journey

Saying goodbye

to who I thought I was

Life is a mystery 

full of twists and turns

One little lesson that I've learned


Forgiveness

Is our healing medicine

Forgiveness 

when we just can't forget

Sharper than any sword 

Stronger than any war

It's not easy

But I know it's a gift from you


We're all a part of a family

The family is growing again

We will fall and break and bruise

And get back up 

with open wounds

And choose to trust again


Forgiveness is our 

healing medicine

Forgiveness when 

we just can't forget

Sharper than any sword 

Stronger than any war

It's not easy

But I know it's a gift from you


You never said that it was easy

You know what it's like to lose

Through the power of forgiveness 

You make all things new

You make all things new 


A little faith 

can move the mountains

But how much faith

will it take to

Let go of the pain we're in

Reach out 

to the world again

and keep holding on to You


Forgiveness is our 

healing medicine

Forgiveness when 

we just can't forget

Sharper than any sword 

Stronger than any war

It's not easy

But I know it's a gift from you

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