Reckless Forgiver

dawn came early with shrill cries
a raucous bird singing a new day in
and i am awake
thinking of this new song by Jars of Clay
pondering even as i want
to use the bird for target practice
how reckless forgiveness is
retribution is a sure thing
i deserve that
but forgiveness, His forgiveness,
that keeps coming again even
when i'm beating around the same bush
when i've stumbled for the millionth time
i fall at His feet and He's offering
that reckless forgiveness
that love that throws caution to the wind
embraces me like the prodigal
caresses me like a lover
and i, i have done nothing to deserve it
in fact the opposite often enough
and as the lyrics run through my head
i am thankful