Oct 10, 2009

A Grace-filled Reminder

I just returned last night from a great week at Catalyst in Atlanta. This was my third time going and by far was the best one I've been to yet. I have lots to dump out later on, but I wanted to let you know one of the most impactful moments was the Thursday night session with Francis Chan and a guy named Aaron Keyes. I had not had the privilege of hearing and worshipping with Aaron, but what an anointed, Scripture-filled worship leader - a fresh face on the horizon. Keyes shared a song called "Not Guilty Anymore" that floored me. I want to leave you with the lyrics:
Not Guilty Anymore by Aaron Keyes
It doesn't matter what you've done;
It doesn't matter where you're coming from
Doesn't matter where you've been
Hear me tell you I forgive

You're not guilty anymore,
You're not filthy anymore,
I love you, mercy is yours
You're not broken anymore,
You're not captive anymore,
I love you, mercy is yours

Can you believe that this is true,
Grace abundant I am giving you
Cleansing deeper than you know
All was paid for long ago

You're not guilty anymore,
You're not filthy anymore,
I love you, mercy is yours
You're not broken anymore,
You're not captive anymore,
I love you, mercy is yours

There is now therefore no condemnation
For those who are in him

You are spotless, You are holy
You are faultess, You are whole
You are righteous, You are blameless
You are pardoned, You are mine

You're not guilty anymore,
You're not filthy anymore,
I love you, mercy is yours
You're not broken anymore,
You're not captive anymore,
I love you, mercy is yours
What a powerful reminder of the beauty of grace and forgiveness. Get this CD and saturate yourself in the grace of Christ.

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