250409 Let Down

 Let Down

Has someone ever let you down 

When needed, they were not around 

A friend who said they'd stand by you

But somehow didn't follow through 

Or one you thought without a doubt 

Would come to aid but then bailed out

Perhaps someone that you held close

Who wasn't there when needed most

Or person who let down was you

You did not what you said you'd do

Yet even if intention's good

You didn't, when you said you would

Perhaps who you let down was self

You tried to hide it and be stealth

But even if world never knew

You carried guilt inside of you

Those counted on can disappoint 

At least make nose get out of joint

At worst, the let down brings despair 

As if those close don't even care

There's one who'll never let you down

The one who wore a thorny crown

He'll never fail to hear your cries

Or offer up lame alibis 

Our Savior has been let down, too

By those that he was closest to

For Simon Peter did not stay

Instead, three times he did betray

So, what response did Jesus make

To followers who did forsake

He loved them just as did before

And just perhaps, he loved them more

For he could see within their heart

And knew the shame let downs impart

Forgiveness is the way to heal

The pain that let downs make us feel

Forgive yourself and others too

For all the things one failed to do

Then do your best, with godly grace

With each new opportunity you face