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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Aren’t you glad God’s love is unconditional?
Aren’t you glad you and I can experience pure love?
I know I am.
I am glad I do not have to earn it. I am glad I do not have to do anything but love God and know He loves me. When I was in my teens, I asked Jesus to be Lord of my life. His love made my life tolerable. His unconditional love helped me know I was cherished and, no matter what I was going through, there was a way for me to make it through.
I was able to forgive and to find forgiveness. I was able to begin to deal with (and sometimes am still working on) feelings of abandonment and rejection. We have someone that wants to remind us every moment of our faults and failings. That is where we are instructed to take our thoughts captive and refuse those negative accusing thoughts and feelings. We are to deny those and replace them with what God’s Word tells us. We are to dwell on these positive things.
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world
and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God,
so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground,
and after you have done everything, to stand.
Ephesians 6:11-13 NIV
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Father, thank You for Your Word reminding us to guard our thoughts and know we are protected by You. Help us to refocus on You when our thoughts wander towards negative or wrong thinking. We love You and pray for Your mercy and grace while we struggle with keeping our thoughts pure. In Jesus’ name, amen.
