Grace that is greater than all of our sin

       We all need reminders. That is something that i am continuing to learn the longer that I live. Lissa will definitely agree with this, as she is constantly frustrated with my inability to remember things that need to get done on time. But reminders are something that are most needed for someone who is a Christian. At the beginning of our faith life, we look helplessly to Jesus to save us from all of our sin. We confess that all that we have ever done in this life is garbage in God's eyes and we come in our sickness and poverty to the Great Physician who heals us from all of our diseases and declares us as "spotless" in God's eyes. When we first believe such a message there is wonder, awe, and love that God's grace could reach such sinners. But then we forget. We burden ourselves down with the weight of sin and try and do our good deeds to cover them up. Instead of looking anew to Jesus, we search within to muster up the zeal to "never sin again." This always fails. In our times of failure and doubt we need the Gospel. Everyday we need the truth of the Gospel. Which is why a wanted to post my favorite gospel hymn as a reminder to everyone that God's grace is greater than all of your sin. I hope the lyrics and this song fill your heart with hope and joy.

Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, 

grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! 

Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured, 

there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. 

Grace, grace, God's grace, 

grace that will pardon and cleanse within; 

grace, grace, God's grace, 

grace that is greater than all our sin! 

Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold, 

threaten the soul with infinite loss; 

grace that is greater, yes, grace untold, 

points to the refuge, the mighty cross. 

Dark is the stain that we cannot hide. 

What can avail to wash it away? 

Look! There is flowing a crimson tide, 

brighter than snow you may be today.

Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, 

freely bestowed on all who believe! 

You that are longing to see his face, 

will you this moment his grace receive?