I
wake up rejoicing today. It is Easter, and I am free because of your
sacrifice for me. You rose from the grave so I might walk in newness
of life. I am reminded of this once more as I remember Myra's face as
she sang “Cover Me” last night. This morning you come once more
into my heart and make me your own.
You
are my place of safe retreat. You are my refuge from my own self. I
can retreat from others into myself, but I can never hide from
myself–from my own failures, my fears, my sins, my weaknesses, and
my own limitations. I find that within myself there is no relief.
Thank you, Lord, that I can never hide from you. In these early
Easter hours I discover again that you are my sanctuary. You cover me
with the gift of your precious blood until I forget my limitations,
and my failures....until I am only aware of your love and
forgiveness. You cover me until my own sins are washed away and
remembered no more. You cover me until relief from my failure begins
to fill my heart. You cover me until fear fades from memory. You
cover me with your love and hide me from myself until the relief of
your grace brings freedom and joy.
You
are my joy. You have saved me from myself. You have covered me with
the love of your sacrifice, and, if I allow it, you will always cover
me. I am free of who I have been, and free to be new in you alone,
because you cover me.
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