In Christ Alone

Hebrews 10: 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;

17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.

18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

21 And having an high priest over the house of God;

22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience (our guilt removed), and our bodies washed with pure water.

23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Recently, I was reminded of sins of the past and sorrow began to fill my heart; guilt and the feelings of failure began to creep in.  Satan’s attempt again to steal my joy.  The truth is as written by God–He has made a covenant with me which includes all my sins and iniquities are forgotten never to be remembered  again  Past, present and future sins have been covered by the blood of Christ.  "No guilt in life, No fear in death–this is the power of Christ in me."   It is Grace born out of so much love that I am compelled to renounce sin and hate that sin which is in me; yet, I stand on the second part of that covenant in that He is transforming me, changing me each day and has promised that one day I will look like Christ.  I long for that day!!  As my love and faith continue to grow, I desire to serve Him in a manner that brings honor to His name.  I renounce my sins and lay them at the cross.  I pray that He forevermore continue to transform this wicked heart into a heart that is true and I stand firm upon this profession of faith without any fear or wavering; not because of who I am, but rather because of who He is and the truth that He who promised this covenant is always faithful and true.  He will accomplish in me that which He so desires and He will finish the work He began in me the day I accepted Christ as my Savior 53 years ago at the age of 5.  My faith, my hope, and my joy are anchored "in Christ Alone."  Listen closely to the words of this song.

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