Amazing Grace

How sweet the sound,

That saved a wretch like me.

I once was lost,

But now I’m found.

Was blind,

But now I see…

God’s grace truly is amazing.  When I think about all the times I’ve sinned against His word… And yet, he drowns me in an Ocean of Grace and, it gets better, forgives me.

Imagine that! I sinned against Him, and He is willing to forgive and forget!

1 year ago today I was baptized, which was one of the ultimate signs of repenting against my sins and receiving forgiveness. I was baptized as a baby as a symbol of my parents commitment of raising me as a Christ-follower. Last year I decided to take the initiative and get baptized as a symbol of me wanting to be a Christ-follower.  I guess you could call today my “Re-Birthday”, and I am so glad to have been able to celebrate such an important day with some of my amazing family!! And I'm grateful for the thoughts and prayers of the family that couldn't be there. (Thanks family!)

 

 

 Just a few weeks back (or at least that’s when I noticed it) Carrie Underwood came out with her song “Something in the Water”.  That song is about baptism, and the Amazing Grace of our Lord and Savior.

 

 Couldn't fight back the tears so I fell on my knees

 Saying, "God, if you're there come and rescue me."

 Felt love pouring down from above

 Got washed in the water, washed in the blood and now I'm changed

 And now I'm stronger

My Baptism, was a sign of “Going Public” with my faith, a way of letting the whole world know that “Hey, Jesus is my Lord and Savior, He can be yours too.” You can be an example by walking the path He has chosen for you.

 

 

Proverbs 3:6 (The Voice) says “Give Him the credit for everything you accomplish, and He will smooth out and straighten the road that lies ahead.”

Another version of the same verse says (NIV) “In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Take your time today and study the Bible, listen to the song Amazing Grace, find your own way of “submitting”, and submit to the Lord, for He will make your paths straight!

 

Here is a handful of songs about baptism, grace, and how amazing our Lord is!

·         Amazing Grace

·         Something In The Water, Carrie Underwood

·         This Is Amazing Grace, Phil Wickham

·         How Great Thou Art (My favorite version is Carrie Underwood, but there are lots to choose from!)

·         My Chains Are Gone, Chris Tomlin

 

 

Enjoy!