Sunday, January 27, 2008
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time: 10:45 AM
The precious blood of Jesus Christ redeems
Forgiven I’m alive, restored set free.
Your majesty resides inside of me
Forever I believe, forever I believe.
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Arrested by your truth and righteousness
Your grace has overwhelmed my brokenness
Convicted by your spirit, led by your word
Your love will never fail, your love will never fail
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‘Cause I know you gave, the world your only son
For us to know your name
To live within the Saviour's love
And he took my place, knowing he’d be crucified
And you loved.. you loved, a people undeserving!
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This song is really one that God used to speak to me over the past week. Can still remeber that horrible Friday (well at least it started out horrible). Sometimes I think I should just leave my handphone turned off and at home. Anyway, I came to school feeling like a puddle of nothingness (read:emo *cue gasp). Decided to forgo MW for a time of just sitting and reading and praying. That time at the bench on the second floor, wind blowing in my hair, "To Know Your Name" blasting in my ears, and my bible, once again seemingly coincidentally opened to just the right passage, I began to realise how profoundly awesome My God's love is. To think that through all my unfaithfulness, He still took the time and trouble to refresh me in that way, it was just beyond my comprehension.
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FAST FORWARD one week and one day, sermon was about knowing the name of God. Coincidence once again? I think not(: I think the point that really spoke to me was that of representing the name of this great and faithful one that I call my God. Was I a misrepresentation? Am I worthy of being called a Christian in the things I do, not just in church, but in my school/family life? That of a servant and of one who truly displays the love of my God. Then again. This reminds me of smth I heard SP say once, that "Humility is a funny thing. Once you think you've arrived, you haven't." How true, how true. Lots of things to get straight, many attitudes to correct. I pray that I'll be able to get through this.
You LOVED a people UNDESERVING