Amazing grace. Sweet precious amazing grace from our amazing Father. Where would we be if it wasn't for his grace?
It is by his grace that we have been saved not because we did any good or deserved it, but simply just because of his great love, grace and mercy. It is by his grace that we are kept daily and his grace will definitely lead us home.
Abbah Father we just want to take the time to say thank you for your amazing grace.
That is why for all times this will always be my favourite song. The song about his amazing grace.
This hymn was written by John Newton. Here is a short caption about his life:
Newton began his life’s career by searching throughout the African coast for slaves to capture and eventually to sell for profit. On one journey, Newton and his crew encountered a storm that swept some of his men overboard and left others with the likelihood of drowning. With both hands fastened onto the wheel of the boat, Newton cried out to God saying, “Lord, have mercy on us.” After eleven hours of steering, the remainder of the crew found safety with the calming of the storm. From then on, Newton dated March 21 as a day set aside for a time of humiliation, prayer, and praise.
Upon arriving safely home, Newton did not venture out to seek more slaves, instead he began to learn Hebrew and Greek. He occasionally accepted requests to speak about his conversion in front of various congregations. Newton was eventually ordained and began to lead his own church. God changed him from a man who was an advocate for the slave trade to a man actively working towards abolishing it.
May we embrace this grace that is available to us and live in the fullness of God's glory each day. Refusing the condemnation of the enemy for past failures and mistakes.
It's a new day! Thank you Lord for your grace and your new mercies.
Amen
Walk good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
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