Does God allow second chance? If we commit the heaviest sin in our lives, is there hope of forgiveness? In Psalm 51, we reflect on David’s prayer when he committed an adulterous relationship with Batsheba to the point the he orchestrated the death of Uriah, a loyal soldier to him who is Bathseba’s husband.
Have mercy upon me, O God,
According to Your lovingkindness;
According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,
Blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
And cleanse me from my sin.
For I acknowledge my transgressions,
And my sin is always before me.
Against You, You only, have I sinned,
And done this evil in Your sight—
That You may be found just when You speak
And blameless when You judge.
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence,
And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,
And sinners shall be converted to You.
Enjoy and be blessed by this christian song Create in Me a Clean Heart by Keith Green… click here..
Creativity at it’s best! Moms and Dads, students, professionals, grandpa and grandmas from different cultural backgrounds came together to create this is a very inspiring rendition of the timeless hymn “In Christ Alone.”
In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song This Cornerstone, this solid Ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are stilled, when strivings cease My Comforter, my All in All Here in the love of Christ I stand.
Video: In Christ Alone Virtual Choir
In Christ alone! – who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious day Up from the grave He rose again And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand Till He returns or calls me home Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
What a Friend I’ve Found by Delirious? is one of the most powerful worship songs I’ve ever heard from this Christian Band. Watch this video of Delirious with Hillsong’s Darlene Zchech.
What a friend I’ve found Closer than a brother I have felt your touch More intimate than lovers
Jesus, Jesus Jesus, friend forever
Bible Verses About Friendship
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harms. – Proverbs 13:20
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. – Proverbs 27:17
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. – Proverbs 18:24
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 1 Corinthians 5:17
Casting Crowns is one of my favorite Christian Band. This band is a Grammy Award and Dove Award winning Contemporary Christian/Christian Rock band. They started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida. Mark Hall is the lead vocalist of Casting Crowns.
Who Am I really tells a story about you and me relating to our relationship with God, our Father Almighty. The lyrics are penned in a layman’s perspective and was recorded beautifully to emphasize nuggets of important biblical teachings and values.
In some of my favorite verses, God’s said:
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.” Jeremiah 1:5
“I am familiar with all your ways.” – Psalm 139:3
“Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.” – Matthew 10:29-31
“I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live.” – Acts 17:26
I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15
Who Am I Lyrics Who am I? That the Lord of all the earth, Would care to know my name, Would care to feel my hurt. Who am I? That the bright and morning star, Would choose to light the way, For my ever wandering heart.
Bridge: Not because of who I am, But because of what you’ve done. Not because of what I’ve done, But because of who you are.
Chorus: I am a flower quickly fading, Here today and gone tomorrow, A wave tossed in the ocean, A vapor in the wind. Still you hear me when I’m calling, Lord, you catch me when I’m falling, And you’ve told me who I am. I am yours. I am yours.
Who am I? That the eyes that see my sin Would look on me with love And watch me rise again. Who am I? That the voice that calmed the sea, Would call out through the rain, And calm the storm in me.
Whom shall I fear Whom shall I fear Cause I am yours.. I am yours..
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Your blood speaks a better word Than all the empty claims I’ve heard upon this earth Speaks righteousness for me And stands in my defense Jesus it’s Your blood [Chorus] What can wash away our sins? What can make us whole again? Nothing but the blood Nothing but the blood of Jesus What can wash us pure as snow? Welcomed as the friends of God Nothing but Your blood Nothing but Your blood King Jesus
Your cross testifies in grace Tells of the Father’s heart to make a way for us Now boldly we approach Not by earthly confidence It’s only Your blood [Chorus] We thank You for the blood We thank You for the blood We praise You for the blood We praise You for the blood Nothing but Your blood Nothing but Your blood King Jesus
Matt Redman: Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
Artist/Song Leader: Matt Redman
Top Bibles Verses about the Blood of Jesus:
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)
“and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” – Hebrews 9:12-14
“And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.” – Matthew 26:27-28
“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” – Acts 20:28
“And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. “You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth.” –Revelation 5:9-10
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” –1 John 1:7
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” – Revelation 12:11
“For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.” – Leviticus 17:11
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