Do we really understand how great a grace we have been given? That God, the creator of the Universe, would give His only son to die that we might be saved. If I truly understand the magnitude of God’s Grace and Love toward me, would I ever be filled with sorrow or despair? Could I ever complain or worry about any of the trials I face here on earth? It is a grace so grand that reached down to love me right where I was. It is a grace so grand that continued to draw me closer to Him even when I turned my face to seek lesser things. It is a grace so grand that draws me still, ever closer to His Side. It has been God’s patience, love and grace that has gently taught me every step of the way drawing me ever closer to Him.
Grace So Grand
By Effie Darlene Barba
My Lord, How can I understand?
The Grace on which my faith doth stand
A Grace so grand that sought me out
Pursued this heart so filled with doubt
My heart desired for lesser things
Like love of men or diamond rings
And though I did not seek your face
You reached to me to give me grace
How could it be you loved me so?
That on this heart of stone bestow
A love so great it drew me in
And pardoned me for all my sin
Forgiving all that I have done
Redeemed I stand by thy dear son
That died the death that should be mine
So in His Glory I might shine
As beacon of His love so pure
Tis Grace that holds my heart secure
Your grace that drew my heart aside
And bid me in your love abide
Is the same Grace on which I vow
To give you all, before you bow
My life is yours-do as you will
What e’er it takes to this heart fill
With your dear love, to overflow
Unto the world that they may know
It was your Grace that loved me so
Your joy has set my life a glow
Your Grace does call to them to come
Drawn by your love to then succumb
Unto your will, accept your son
And know the life that Calvary won
“Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ…of his fullness have all we received… grace upon grace” (John 1:16 and 17).
©Effie Darlene Barba, 2016
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