Easter

The more I think about the meaning of Easter the more humble it makes me! To think, I was a hater of God. Not just a sinner, but a hater of God, because everything I did was dishonoring to Him. I justified my sin by comparing myself to what the world views as "worse" people. The sin I committed was not "that bad." I mean, come on, I didn't murder anyone or do something as bad as some people. NO! Wrong attitude. There are no degrees of sin! If you have broken one commandment you've broken them all! I was so self-deceived and so full of pride. And to think with all that....all that sin, pride, anger, and hatred towards God, He (Christ) still died on that cross. He bore all my sin. He was PERFECT and SINLESS and He bore my sin! Wow! It puts a new meaning on the old hymn, "Amazing Grace." How amazing it is that He would do that for me when I just hated Him! I thank God how wonderful it is that He chose me out of the filth of my sin. He granted me repentance and a heart of flesh. He freed me from the slavery of sin and I have now become a slave to righteousness! How amazing it is that Christ would do that for me, knowing full well, that my heart is deceitfully wicked above all things. Amazing grace...truly amazing! Christ died on that cross, but he rose again! Praise be to God for His Son and the gift of salvation! I'll leave you with the words of "Amazing Grace." I know it's very well-known, but truly think and reflect on the words and what it means! I pray you know the amazing grace this song speaks of!

"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.

T'was Grace that taught...
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.

The Lord has promised good to me...
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be...
as long as life endures.

When we've been here ten thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then when we've first begun.

"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see."