I added a new song to the playlist called "Embracing Accusation" by Shane & Shane. Here are the lyrics...
The father of lies coming to steal, kill and destroy
all my hopes of being good enough.
I hear him saying, cursed are the ones who can't abide.
He's right, Hallelujah, he's right!
The devil is preaching the song of the redeemed
that I am cursed and gone astray,
I cannot gain salvation...embracing accusation.
Could the father of lies be telling
the truth of God to me tonight?
If the penalty of sin is death, then death is mine.
I hear him saying, cursed are the ones who can't abide.
He's right, Hallelujah, he's right!
Oh, the devil's singing over me an age old song,
that I am cursed and gone astray!
Singing the first verse so convincingly,
he's forgotten the refrain...JESUS SAVES!
Who are we listening to? Satan telling us that we can never be good enough? Or are we listening to God who says, No, you will never be good enough, but I love you and will give you the strength to stand firm and overcome?! We have to listen to the whole story of the gospel, not just the first verse, where we recognize our sin and failure. Maybe satan hasn't seduced you into serious sin, but maybe he hasn't needed to...maybe it's been enough for him to convince you that you've gone astray and aren't worthy to serve God's kingdom, to stand on the front lines proclaiming Christ...maybe he's convinced you that you don't love God enough to receive His love. I don't know about you, but I don't want to give in or give up so easily. We have to see ourselves the way God sees us...be convinced of His unfailing love for us and claim the promises He gives us in His Word! JESUS SAVES!
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God is soo awesome!!! I was listening to this song when I decided to check out the blog! I have been on a Shane & Shane kick lately.
Music is such a huge thing in my life. God has really used it to speak to my heart and also to help me pour out. It's such a passion in my life. Especially today as I am battling some health issues. God is just really showing me that He is in control and all I can do is leave it in His hands.
What a blessing it was to come and read and be refreshed and renewed... and reminded that I am cursed and gone astray... but JESUS SAVES!
Heather Rinkenbaugh
Heather,
You should check out Addison Road's new song "Hope Now." When I am on my way to school everyone hears me coming even with my windows up!!!
In His Grip!
Amie
Amie... I have heard the song. It's amazing!!! I cry every time I hear it! Gets me EVERY time. :-)
Thanks so much!!
Heather
Jenelle,
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony below. I am sorry that I have just had the chance to check this blog in a while and so am now responding.
It is so nice to see that others struggle with the same things. We all have disappointments regarding our spouse from now and then and I am just sure that they have disappointments in us....well, maybe not (ha) but it is so true that we must listen to what God has to say to us, we must look to HIM to help us through these times and ask Him to help us....He is so faithful.
It is so incredible to have a group of friends that can be open, honest and sharing with each other.
Love Ya! Kristine
A half truth presented as whole truth become complete untruth.
Leave it to Shane & Shane and you're bound to end up with sweet, melodic, simple truth.
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