There’s got to be more
Than going back and forth
From doing right to doing wrong
‘Cause we were taught that’s who we are
Come on get in line right behind me
You along with everybody
Thinking there’s worth in what you do
Then like a hero who takes the stage when
We’re on the edge of our seats saying it’s too late
Well let me introduce you to amazing grace
No matter the bumps
No matter the bruises
No matter the scars
Still the truth is
The Cross has made
The Cross has made you flawless
No matter the hurt
Or how deep the wound is
No matter the pain
Still the truth is
The Cross has made
The Cross has made you flawless
Could it possibly be
That we simply can’t believe
That this unconditional
Kind of love would be enough
To take a filthy wretch like this
And wrap him up in righteousness
But that’s exactly what He did
Take a breath smile and say
Right here right now I’m ok
Because the Cross was enough
MercyMe
Songwriters: Solomon Olds, Ben Glover, Nathan Cochran, Mike Scheuchzer, Barry Graul, Robby Shaffer, Bart Millard, David Arthur Garcia
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I want to do what is good, but I don’t.
I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway.
Romans 7:19 NLT
Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done,
so none of us can boast about it.
Ephesians 2:9 NLT
This song touches me in so many ways. I can so relate to the sentiment in these words:
“There’s got to be more than going back and forth from doing right to doing wrong…“
I really struggle with this! But, when I do what is right, I have to be careful or pride will kick in and I’ll start thinking “There is worth in what you do.” I have so many flaws; it seems like an impossible tightrope to walk.
The good news is we don’t have to walk that tightrope at all.
…A man is justified and made upright by faith
independent of and distinctly apart
from good deeds (works of the Law).
Romans 3:28 AMP
Our works are important as they bring honor and glory to God and reflect His Presence in our lives. But they are not what save us. We have no hope of saving ourselves through works. We are saved by grace—God’s amazing grace.
But if it is by grace (His unmerited favor and graciousness),
it is no longer conditioned on works or anything men have done.
Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace [it would be meaningless].
Romans 11:6 AMP
The day we called His name, we were made flawless. The bumps, the bruises, the scars we had picked up along the way…they are gone. Thanks to the Cross.
“The Cross has made you flawless“
Hallelujah!
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Father God, thank You for this beautiful reminder that You see us as flawless, in spite of the messes we have made. Remind me I do not have to strive and work for salvation. All You require is faith. You have graciously provided our salvation through the Cross. Thank You for providing me a way to be flawless in Your sight. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen – it is so!
