Jesus, Thank you.

   Today was a good day. A very good day. Oh, what a day!
   I am at a loss for words! Not a very good thing if you are trying to write a blog post, I assure you! I guess I'll just dump my thoughts out and see what happens. Sorry in advance if this post is less than coherent! You have been warned.
   I guess it started with our sermon this morning. It was on 1 Timothy 3:8-13. This text is on the role of Deacons in our church communities. Once again God was able to work through our Pastor to bring these verses to life for me (and my fellow listeners, I hope!). In the midst of his sermon discussing the hearts that we, as Christ Followers, should have, Pastor Steve reached this verse: "They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience." 1 Timothy 3:9. At this point Steve went on a bit of a side bar exclaiming the greatness of the "deep truths of the faith". God spoke to me, to us. We were reminded of the awesomeness of having someone who loves us so much that they were willing to participate in the Great Exchange - the taking on and paying for our sin in order to grant us freedom from that sin and, therefore, salvation! We are loved. So loved. So. Very. Loved. There are no words to explain or truly portray what this means. All I know is that all day I have been giddy. I have just wanted to talk about it. Now, here I am, my family is all in bed...and I am on the couch sitting in awe of who my God is. Of what He has done. The awe really gets overwhelming when I realize that what He has done...was done for Me. For Us! Salvation...even though I am the worst of sinners. Salvation...even though I will never earn it. Salvation...even though I don't deserve it. Salvation...because Christ has chosen me and said, "She is mine. I have died for her.". Salvation. Love. Freedom.
   Amazing.
   Awe-inspiring.
   Overwhelming.
   And yet....so very, very, very TRUE.
   I think I have figured out what I want to say (finally!). This, this, is what I want, no, what I need to say:

Jesus, Thank you.

   We finished off our service singing this song. It has been playing in my head, my heart, all day. Take a listen :). I hope that you can join me in saying, "Jesus, Thank you.". 

"Jesus, Thank You" By Sovereign Grace Music

   Goodnight! xoxo