How can I be free from sin
Lead me to the cross of Jesus
From the guilt, the pow'r, the pain
Lead me to the cross of Jesus

There's no other way, no price that I could pay
Simply to the cross I cling
This is all I need, this is all I plead
That His blood was shed for me

How can I know peace within
Lead me to the cross of Jesus
Sing a song of joy again
Lead me to the cross of Jesus

Flowing from above, all forgiving love
From the Father's heart to me
What a gift of grace, His own righteousness
Clothing me in purity

How can I live day by day
Lead me to the cross of Jesus
Following His narrow way
Lead me to the cross of Jesus

we sang this song at sunday school today, and the thoughts that the lyrics express are just beautiful. so, so beautiful. lead me to the cross of Jesus. i remember pastor said during family camp that the symbol of the cross was, to the romans, one of pain and suffering. but in His dying, and His sacrifice, to us it is a symbol of hope and life. i need to bring the thoughts of Him and the joy and assurance He can give with me into the week. i need to lean on His strength to get through work, i need to rest in His peace as i go for the law interview on friday. its an exciting prospect! but regardless of the outcome, can i still praise Him for all He's done for me? YES (:

another thing that struck me was the analogy of a silversmith that pastor mark gave at service today- that a silversmith knows when the refining process of a piece of silver is finished when he can see his image in the silver. in the same way, His work in us is complete when He can see His own image in us. and Lord, here is my prayer- that when they look into my eyes, may it be Your eyes they see.

FAITH! and joy ;)