I'm sorry, but I have to already deviate from my intention to write a collective series of posts about Annie's artwork as I've been interrupted by a new song introduced to me by family and friends. I simply cannot get it out of my head. I heard it for the first time on my iPod while on a worship run two days ago, I heard it again yesterday (several times) on another worship run, and I just heard it again this morning. I share this (sung by Shane & Shane), entitled "Embracing Accusation", with the hope that it's as meaningful to you as it is to me. How often I hear these words racing through my mind, preached by the tempter, and how often I need to be reminded of the essence of this truth as presented in this song: (Victoria, I told you I'd share this song with you last night, but never got around to it, so... here it is.)
This reminds me of a poem I wrote a few years ago:
(Romans 7:21-8:1)
New dawn of sun overcoming the curse,
His Word rejuvenates soul with verse.
Passion abounds to rest and nurse,
Supple breast of the God of the universe.
Winds of day burn candle wick dim,
Contemplation of self and pleasure of sin.
Bleakness of storm grows weary and grim,
Discouragement overflows from heart within.
"Condemnation!" Cries spirit of death;
"Christ paid a price, but not for every breath.
God's freedom and liberty are shallow in depth;
His love for thee has limited breadth."
Darkness looms on horizon of life,
Battle is fierce against sharpest of knife.
Temptation to reign brings sorrow and strife,
Sin's wretchedness stings like swath of a scythe.
"Condemnation!" Cries spirit of death;
"Christ paid a price, but not for every breath.
God's freedom and liberty are shallow in depth;
His love for thee has limited breadth."
Setting sun draws day to a close,
Reflections thereon ponder humble repose.
Where shall one turn after failing His pose?
To the Master Designer of the most exquisite rose.
Hope of inheritance presses thee on,
In spite of weakness and frailty belong.
His burden light and soft yoke upon,
Humble servant at the foot of His throng.
"No condemnation!" Cries Spirit of breath;
"Christ paid it all, through sorrow and death.
Freedom and liberty that knows no depth;
His love has bridged an unsearchable breadth."
No condemnation,
Christ paid it all.
No condemnation,
Secure from the fall.
Jesus Saves! Alleluia!
Tom
1 comment:
This is one of my absolute favorite songs on this cd! I loved loved loved the John Piper clip in the middle! Austin and I just love blasting this song in his car when we are driving! What a great Savior we have!
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