Released July 10, 2012 Label Sparrow "Strong Enough"
(2011) "Forgiveness"
(2012) | Genre CCM, pop rock Writer(s) Matthew West | |
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Length 4:26 (album version)
4:00 (radio edit) | ||
"Forgiveness" is a song written and performed by Contemporary Christian musician, Matthew West. It was released as the first single from his 2012 album, Into the Light, on July 10, 2012.
Background
The song was inspired by the true story of Renee Napier, who chose to forgive Eric Smallridge, a drunk driver who took the life of her 20-year-old daughter. As West explained to CCM Magazine, "the story made me take a look at my own life and ask myself if I'd be able to do the impossible, just like she did."
References
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