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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Not long ago, we spent a few days in the mountains with some dear friends.  One morning, as I was sitting on the deck listening to the river below and the wind rustling the trees, I jotted down these lines:

Holy Spirit send your reign
Let your glory fall.
Sweeping through this broken soul
Be the Lord of all.

Rushing wind of heaven's peace
Stir this heart of mine
With your gentle spirit move
In you hope to find.

Mighty God, who chooses love
Let your power show
Kindness in this holy place
So all the world will know.

Redeeming grace, Love's perfect gift
Showered from above
Flowing in a crimson tide
Streams unconditional love.

Roaring river flood this heart
The crucified has won
The battle's over, victory mine
The Son has overcome.

The battle is over, friends.  I don't have to work, prove anything, try to be good enough, etc.  
Redemption and sanctification are ours through Jesus.  

Thank you, Jesus, for winning the battle and for chasing after me all these years. I'm sorry it took me so long to see you - the real you.  Use my life, my experiences, my mistakes, and my victories to help people see the only true love - Jesus Christ.