Forever Broken, Forever New
By Deborah Palmer
Before I met you, Jesus, I always crossed the line
I hustled and I cheated, took what wasn’t mine
Not sure why you picked me, that cold and lonely night
But the darkness is behind me and I’m basking in your light
Someone asked me once if I had ever lost my way
I said I guess I had, but it’s okay
There’s only ever been one man whose life was free of sin
But his father gave the rest of us a chance to try again
I know I’ll stumble again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I’m standing here with you
Forever broken, forever new
I’m praying for forgiveness, thank you, Lord, amen
Lonely and alone isn’t how I want to end
Tomorrow I’ll be blessed with a chance to start anew
That and your grace will see me through
I will fall down again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I found my way to you
Forever broken, forever new
Mercy calls us to our knees, bows our heads for your embrace
We’re all broken people, made whole by your sweet grace
That’s the beauty of faith, the wonder of you
It’s not what we have done, but what we’ll do
I know I’ll stumble again, let temptation be my guide
But now I’ve got a holy, healing savior by my side
I’m forgiven, I’m restored
Re-created and reborn
The best thing in my life is that I’m standing here with you
Forever broken, forever new
