Monday, February 21, 2005
Amazing Grace how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like meI once was lost but now am foundWas blind but now i see'Twas Grace that taught my heart to fearAnd Grace my fears relievedHow precious did that Grace appearThe hour i first believedThrough many dangers, toils and snareWe have already come'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus farAnd Grace shall bring me homeWhen we've been there ten thousand yearsBright shining as the sunWe've no less days to sing God's praiseThan when we've first begun.Thank you san for reminding me that God is on our side - or rather, we are on God's side. His Grace is amazing indeed and i have yet to rely completely on it, though i can already see the marvellous extent.
To those of you who can, keep praying for me. The trials are not over, the toils are not done. While you're at it, pray for yourself as well - you too will face tests and obstacles that will help you to grow as God sees fit. And remember, in all things God is in control, no matter how hard it seems to believe that when you're suffering (believe me, i know), we have to trust Him with everything.
I'm reminded once again that God does not want commitment only - He wants surrender. A complete renouncing of all that we deem to be ours, to recognise our helplessness and His sovereignty. A denial of all our self-professed abilities in a humble attitude, to allow Him to bring us to greater heights of His glory. And surrender in and of itself is a commitment - take up your cross
daily and follow Him.
To those of you who have yet to know God's love personally, yet to know Jesus, you probably won't understand all these that i have to say. But one day i pray that you come to realise that there are higher forces above us. There is a God. And He loves you.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" - John 3:16
simply jon.pondered @ 7:42 am
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