Thursday February 12, 2009

 

 

 He does not punish us for all our sins;
he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.  

For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.  

He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.

Psalm 103:10-12 (New Living Translation)

 

 

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Thank You, Lord that I am justified

by Your blood

by Your righteousness

just as if I had not sinned

because Jesus died on the cross

for my sins.

 

What amazing grace!

 

You crossed out the entire debt

against me

and closed the book

so that

no sin hangs over my head.

 

What undeserved acceptance

and favor

that I don’t have to measure up

or do deeds of penance.

 

I rejoice that you don’t hold up a pair of scales

and ask me to pile up

enough good works

to outweigh my sins

failures

unworthiness.

 

I don’t have to walk over hot coals

or sleep on a bed of nails

to earn Your righteousness

and forgiveness.

 

I praise You

my soul exults in You

for clothing me in the garments of salvation

and wrapping me with a robe

of righteousness.

 

What amazing grace!

 

 Inspired by 31 Days of Praise by Ruth Myers

Posted in Day 12 of my Prayer & Praise Journal