Forgiveness is Weightless

A few days ago, at the recommendation from Challies, I checked out Christa Wells. You can play the songs using the player at the top of the site. Actually, the only song I like is "Weightless."

Nothing scalds
like the memory of wrongs I did when I was young
how could I, how could I
I’m sorry

I see the eyes
of the ones that I so carelessly abused
how could I, how could I
I’m sorry

Well, I’ve carried this a long time
in a well hidden bundle on my back
but I’ve realized repentance is weightless
so I’ll leave my burden on the tracks

And then I face
the yesterdays that disappointed
misunderstood by a cruel world
and I’m angry

You might suppose
the years would close the curtains on a scene
from such a time, but this was mine to harbor

Well, I’ve carried this a long time
in a well-hidden bundle on my back
but I’ve realized forgiveness is weightless
so I’ll leave my burden on the tracks

Its gonna be like delivery that’s overdue and getting too heavy
Then suddenly, I’m weightless

Being forgiven is a good feeling, but it's also a reassuring fact; as our memory sometimes recalls our past sins, we can shut that up by remembering that God has distinctly forgiven that sin, if we've asked Him to do so. God's love knows no bounds, if only we'll accept it and live for Him.