~ Sing this song with me as our prayer and worship today. ~
~ Songwriters: Bernie Herms, John Mark Hall, Matthew JosephWest ~
~ Performed by Casting Crowns ~
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As we travel through life, we often come to a crossroad. Most of us choose our paths without thinking beyond today or tomorrow. We make our choices on what feels good, not thinking about the eternal consequences. Then once we are on the chosen path we become confused and sometimes angry with the outcome. Sound familiar? I know…I have been there. My choices twenty-five years ago affect me now, today. These are through regrets, unrecognized dreams and heartbreak. If I chose to stay there, I can drown and succumb to the guilt and shame. But I chose not to! I chose to let it go and let God HOLD ME!
Feeling His loving, forgiving, comforting arms around me is my only true Father I have ever known. There are no strings attached,;He does not want anything from me other than for me to serve Him with my whole heart and let others know of how He loved me. As stained and ugly as I was, He loves me. He wants to tear away the scars, and replace them all with His love, grace and mercy. I do not deserve any of it. Only through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus am I able to enter the holy Presence of God, our Creator. And for that I will be forever grateful.
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Father, thank You for loving me enough then, to send Your Son Jesus to atone for me. Forgive me for the choices I have made that have not honored You. Forgive me for the words I have spoken out of fear, anger and disappointment. Let me learn from Your examples in Scripture to be a better, mom, sister, daughter, wife and friend. In Jesus’ name I ask these things, Amen.
Another beautiful song by Casting Crowns!!! That one was new to me and I love the words! Great blog, Tina. Thank you for the inspiring reminder to just let go and allow God to hold us.
Thank you, Tina, for sharing this song and your heart. I too am praying your prayer, because I need God to hold me.