Redeemed

I try to put my past behind me, but sometimes it rears its ugly head, and when those awful memories hit me, it fills my heart with dread,
Though I know it is the past and that evil man lives no more, sometimes he stands outside, knocking on my door,
I refuse to let him in though persistent he can be, trying to derail my peace and gain a victory,
But my God has forgiven me and reminds me of his love, and sends me reassurance on the wings of a redemptive dove,
I may always be reminded of the man that I used to be, but God is always faithful to show his love for me.
~B.Vaughn~