10 Days of Thanks...Day 10: My Savior

"When The Time Comes"
Sandi Patty
Written by David Kavich

Cleanse me Lord of all my silly sad charades
How I want to be all and only yours
Take away the clutter in my life every day
And make me like a child at play

Give me joy
I love to laugh and cry with you
You've become a friend with me all the time
Help me to be patient
as I watch and as I pray
growing in your love each day
Lord, show me the way

'Cause when the time comes
I want Him to know me
When the time comes
I want to be there
And when that time comes
I want to be ready
When Jesus comes to take me
Take me home

Fill me, Lord
I want your love to overflow
Running free through me
To a lonely world
Let me share that simple truth that sets people free
How I want them all to see
Lord, how it can be

'Cause when the time comes
I want him to know me
When the time comes
I want to be there
And when that time comes
I wanna be ready
When Jesus comes to take me
When Jesus comes to take me
When my Jesus comes to take me
Take me Home

        I had the privilege of singing this song, at my church, in January. I have sang it for over twenty years. But, I have never sung it like this before. From the depths of my soul. Believed and wanted it as much as I do now.  You see, I have always "believed" in the stories of the Bible. I believed that Jesus was born, of Mary. The virgin mother. The Wise Men. Bethlehem. Noah. Jonah. Ruth. Moses....I trusted that they were all true. I believed him to be a Savior. My Savior. But, I never really allowed for the whole, "Lord of my life", part. A lot of people do that...believe, but don't "follow". 
         I mentioned, "fake Christians", in an earlier post. Actually, I was one, too. I was really good at "playing the part". I knew all the right things to say. The right way to act...especially on Sundays! I got way with it, for a very long time. But, I choose to believe that God had some stuff for me to do......I should not even be alive. But, He saved me. ...."A wretch like me...". 
          My Savior, My God. King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is in the "business" of grace and restoration. Redemption. Mercy. Love. A beautiful, yet fierce love. He is jealous for you! Wherever, you find yourself right now...know this: He loves you with a deep passion. You are His child. Whether, you have asked Him into your heart, or not. He's there. Are you a believer that has "gone astray"? Chosen those same kind of paths that I did...?  Are you finding yourself:  Embittered. Angry. Confused. Isolated. Holding onto secrets. Shame. Addicted to...? Depressed. Prideful. Arrogant. Hurt. Jealous. Mean-spirited. Gossiper. Fearful. Lonely. Lost?..........He is there. Be honest with yourself. Be real. Spill it out before His throne. Just call out, "Jesus". There is power in His name. Confess it......tell him your hurts. Your heart. He already knows.....He is waiting.  Lay it all down.
           If you have never asked Jesus to be your Savior; invited Him into your heart. Just confess that you believe in Him. Acknowledge, that you know that you need Him. Confess your sins. Ask Him to forgive you. He will. He does. Find a friend. Share with them, your heart. Find a good church home. Read the Bible. Pray. It really is a "simple truth". With, eternal hope.
           I am totally, "like a child at play", now. And, He has taken "away the clutter in my life".  Well, I will always have a few, small, "messes"! Ha! And, trust me! There are no more "charades"! I am an "open book". What you see, is what you get! Obviously! But, I do have Joy! Overflowing and abundant. I will never stop boasting of what Jesus Christ has done for me. Jesus saves!
            Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for redeeming my life from the pit of hell. Thank you for never leaving me. Thank you, for your Son. For what He did on the cross, for sinners such as I....Help me to share You with all that cross my path. I love you. In Jesus Name, Amen
           Happy Thanksgiving!!!  I want to thank you for reading. It blesses and encourages me. I started two weeks ago, and have already had 2,000 "views"! In 10 countries! How cool is that!?! If you are just now reading, please take time to start with my first post, "New Beginnings"! Click to "Follow". And, "share" this with anyone! We may never know who's life might be changed from reading it. I pray that it does, every day. "IT IS NOT ABOUT ME!!!" It is ALL about what JESUS did for me! And, what He WILL do for YOU!


"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."   John 3:16

GISG!
Kari