Sunday Words of Encouragement June 13, 2010

This morning was communion Sunday.  Pastor told a story abut Checkmate and pointed out the God gave us the last move - through Christ. Pastor reminded us that: Salvation is a Gift of mercy; Salvation is for Life; Salvation is Complete (it is finished); and Salvation has a Purpose that God works out in our lives each day.  Christ became the sacrifice for our sin.

Mercy Said No

Artist/Band: Cece Winans
Album: Throne Room
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I was just a child, when I felt the Savior leading
I was drawn to what I could not understand
And for the cause of Christ, I have spent my days believing
That what He'd have me be, is who I am
As I've come to see the weaker side of me
I realize His grace is what I'll need
When sin demanded justice for my soul
(Chorus)

Mercy said no
I'm not going to let you go
I'm not going to let you slip away
You don't have to be afraid
Mercy said no
Sin will never take control
Life and death stood face to face
Darkness tried to steal my heart away
Thank You Jesus, Mercy said no

For God so loved the world, that He sent His son to save us
From the cross He built a bridge to set us free
Oh, but deep within our hearts, there is still a war that rages
And makes a sacrifice so hard to see
As midnight fell upon the crucifixion day
The light of hope seemed oh so far away
As evil tried to stop redemption's flow

(Repeat Chorus)

(Bridge)

And now when heaven looks at me
It's through the blood of Jesus
Reminding me of one day long ago

(Repeat Chorus)

Verses for today:

Ephesians 2:5-10 (New American Standard Bible)

5 ...even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

6 and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,

7 so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

We prayed today giving thanks for God's great mercies and blessings.