As christmas and the end of the year 2009 is approaching, i was reflecting back on my life for the past 1 year. Self-checking and refining my role as a child of God and remembering His goodness and grace. Everytime i listen to the song, Amazing Grace (Not the Chris Tomlin's version), i cannot help but to feel really really grateful that i, a sinner, so unworthy, yet am given the opportunity to hear the good news and be given eternal life. All because of what Christ the Lord has done for us 2000 years ago. i am indeed a sinner saved by the grace of God. Christmas has always been a very special occasion to me. not just cuz of the presents and gifts that i will receive or make for my friends? but cuz of what the Lord has done; the nail pierced hands and the blood shed for us. all said and done. The Lord my God is the one and only God i will love and follow. A Saviour, a father, a brother, a provider, a healer to me..
Amazing Grace Lyrics
John Newton (1725-1807)
Stanza 6 anon.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
