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I know I say this often, but I really hope you take a moment to not only watch this video but truly listen and hear the lyrics. It is a message I know I benefit from being reminded of. Plus I can imagine we all could use a regular reminding of the consequenses of our decisions.
It can be easy to miss the big picture and/or see the true path we start heading down if we don't remain strong in our ongoing battle to do the right thing, no matter how big or small a situation/decision may seem at the time.
Hmmm. Up till now that song sort of annoyed me, with the littl girl singing at the end. But I liked the story on the video. That redeemed the song for me.
Why not remember this act of love and sacrifice daily rather than just at Easter? Yes, this event is an indescribably joyous one because Jesus did rise from the dead but we should never forget how and why He suffered unimaginably before defeating Death and Hell itself on our behalf. He did so while thinking of you and me. In doing so he personally took on our sin, our pain and a debt we could not pay in order to provide a way to complete forgiveness and redemption. The truth is, either way death is not the end and being a “good person” isn’t a substitution for being truly forgiven.
God tells us that by simply believing Jesus rose from the dead, confessing and turning away from our sin and making the Bible the true foundation of our life, we will be forgiven for our sins and live eternally in Heaven.
As you may know, I am far from perfect and if you have doubts about that I’m sure you can find a multitude of people who can confirm that. I have made countless mistakes and bad judgments and will again in the future despite my best intentions. It is because of this that I am exceedingly thankful I can go directly to God and ask for help, ask for forgiveness and know that God's mercy is new every morning as I continually work to keep my foundation on God's Word. Truly accepting God's love, mercy and a true freedom offered in a life firmly anchored in His Word is something there simply aren't words to describe.
I have to admit that I regularly take that for granted and listening to the words in a song like “Via Dolorosa” is one way to help remind me of the sacrifice Jesus made on that cross. Deciding to live for Christ was without a doubt the best decision I made in my life. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t solve all my problems and make my life perfect. But I have a peace and hope only God can offer and I know in God’s eyes He sees a child forgiven rather than condemned. Now that I am a parent I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like for God to watch His children exercise their free will when they chose to reject Him rather than embrace the salvation He offers each of us.
Regardless of your feelings on God and Jesus I hope you enjoy the power of the images and music I posted. And thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts about what can be a very sensitive issue.
Via Dolorosa (Latin for Sorrowful Road)
Countdown to Election Day 2012
The 9.12 Project (Click for site)
Favorite Quotes
"Understanding the foundation of the American republic is a vital key toward protecting it."David Barton "Our Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see."Neil Postman "I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future. " Author Unknown
"True love is not just a feeling. It's a deliberate decision to act in the best interest of the person you love." Edwina Patterson
Great bumper sticker Glenn Beck!! Click the picture to go to his site.
Favorite Quotes
When you come to the end of all the light you know, and it’s time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: Either you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.Author Unknown
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Hmmm. Up till now that song sort of annoyed me, with the littl girl singing at the end. But I liked the story on the video. That redeemed the song for me.
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