Relevant

As I was readying my Zune for a long trip, I came across an old Twila Paris song that was pertinent to several conversations and thoughts I had this week.  It reminded me the times I fail to do this, the times I have benefited from it, and my need of grace to do it.  I have been blessed to have been on the receiving end of people who are committed to walk this out.

Some may not like the "soft" tone to the lyrics, but it has been my experience that I can't top the severity of the guilt and condemnation that sin brings to a believer and my attempts to enhance it only heap condemnation, not grace.

Neither Will I

I heard your name today.

I heard you made the old mistake again

And it hit me hard.

I really thought this time
I thought that you would somehow find a way

To meet the faith I had in you

And I confess I almost lost that faith today

But I was wrong, so wrong...

(Chorus)

'Cause He will never give up on you

And neither will I, neither will I

Know that we still believe in you

And if you will try, if you will try again

He will never give up on you

And neither will I, neither will I, my friend.

I heard your name today.

I heard it from a wiser voice inside

And it broke my heart.

I got down on my knees

Reminded that the Father of your soul

Has been the One to care the most.

And He is there to lift you up and hold you close

His love is strong, so strong...

(Repeat Chorus)

Keep walking on and keep on looking straight ahead

And when you feel like turning back

Turn to Him instead

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