no.341 140406 Thank you for Your grace and mercy

Waiting for spring to come. Spring, 2010

One of my favourite parts of the service the praise time, when we worship God with our voices. As I was singing along to the songs, one song really captured my heart today. It's called "Unashamed" by Starfield.

As the lyrics goes, I am so unworthy to call upon God's name, because of my sinful nature. It is through  Jesus's death, I can call God Abba Father. I am reminded of God's love and grace that He poured upon me through this song. I am reminded that I must find my self-worth in God alone, and nothing else. I think I found myself hard to say that I am unashamed before God almighty. Who am I to call myself unashamed? I am constantly sinning knowingly and unknowingly, and many times I forget to repent. Still, when I realize what I've done wrong and come before the cross, God still so lovingly forgives me. It's amazing that the numerous times I failed Him because of my selfishness, our heavenly Father still wants to listens to us, and wants to love us. God doesn't need me, but He still chooses to love me and calls me His child.

How can God love such a selfish, sinful person like me? Why does He choose to love me? He didn't have to, but He sent His only Son to save me and you. Why did He make such a sacrifice? I'm so thankful however, it makes me angry because I know that I don't deserve His love. Have you ever been angry at injustice? I think that's how I feel right now. It's so unfair to God since I'm the one who sinned, but God sent Jesus to take my cross and to die in my place. At the same time, I understand that's how much He loves me. That's the greatest love that anyone can ever know. It's God's love for you and me. 

Starfield - Unashamed

I have not much to offer You

Not near what You deserve

But still I come because Your cross

Has placed in me my worth

Oh, Christ my King of sympathy

Whose wounds secure my peace

Your grace extends to call me friend

Your mercy sets me free

I can't explain this kind of love

I'm humbled and amazed

That You'd come down from heavens heights

And greet me face to face

And I know I'm weak, I know I'm unworthy

To call upon Your name

But because of grace, because of Your mercy

I stand here unashamed

Here I am at Your feet
In my brokenness complete