The Vision of the Covenant Church from leighton allen on Vimeo.

I'm forgiven
Now I have a reason for livin'
Jesus keeps givin' and givin'
Givin' till my heart over flows...

I'm forgiven - blows me away! Do you ever just stop and think about what that means?

First it means that I am accountable for my actions. Even if the world says things are acceptable that isn't the final authority. The worlds values keep changing so there has to be an absolute someplace. At some point there has to be a line between right and wrong and I would suggest that line is found in Scripture.

Next it means that when I do mess up - and I will - that there is a power greater than man that can give absolution and forgiveness. What's that verse... which is easier to say,'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'? (Matthew 9:5) A physician can help a man walk again, but I have not yet met a mere mortal that could forgive sin.

The result of all this? Joy that makes the heart leap (Psalm 28:7) as it overflows in praises to Him.

Yes, I am forgiven and now I have a reason for living ...

Thank you Jesus.

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. -- Romans 1:16