Jesus Paid It ALL.

Yes, that means He took care of YOUR junk, as well as MINE. Let's really get that this year. It's done. He said it was finished, and He meant it. Let's stop holding ourselves back with our guilt, shame, regrets. He is big enough for all of that and he ALREADY took care of it! THIS is what is really hitting me today. Can you IMAGINE dying for someone, and then having that person say "mmm, no thanks, that is just not for me" Or, could you imagine hearing them cry and whine for debts that you DIED to repay??? I wish that more non Christians got the real meaning of Easter, but this afternoon I have been thinking that what just as needed is more Christians grasping the enormity of Christ's sacrifice on our behalf. What a difference that would make in many families, churches, communities, even countries! (In case you are thinking that I am sounding pretty self righteous, my little post here is directed more at me than anyone else. ) There is NO condemnation in Christ Jesus, so let's get out that and LIVE for Him.

I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.

John 10:10

At the foot of the cross

Where grace and suffering meet

You have shown me your love

Through the judgement you received

And you've won my heart

Yes you've won my heart

Now I can:

Trade these ashes in for beauty

And wear forgiveness like a crown

Coming to kiss the feet of mercy

I lay every burden down

At the foot of the cross