I heard the song, "My Story" by Big Daddy Weave, on the radio recently. The words struck me and have replayed over and over in my heart. This song is based on the famous Fanny Crosby song called "Blessed Assurance" that you will find in most hymnals today. I want to share the words to Big Daddy Weave's version. Take a moment and let these words sink in to you today:
If I told you my story
You would hear Hope that wouldn't let go
And if I told you my story
You would hear Love that never gave up
And if I told you my story
You would hear Life, but it wasn't mine
If I should speak then let it be
Of the grace that is greater than all my sin
Of when justice was served and where mercy wins
Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in
Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him
If I told you my story
You would hear victory over the enemy
And if I told you my story
You would hear freedom that was won for me
And if I told you my story
You would hear Life overcome the grave
If I should speak then let it be
Of the grace that is greater than all my sin
Of when justice was served and where mercy wins
Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in
Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my savior all the day long
For the grace that is greater than all my sin
Of when justice was served and where mercy wins
Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in
Oh to tell you my story is to tell
For the grace that is greater than all my sin
Of when justice was served and where mercy wins
Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in
Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him
Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my savior all the day long
You would hear Hope that wouldn't let go
And if I told you my story
You would hear Love that never gave up
And if I told you my story
You would hear Life, but it wasn't mine
If I should speak then let it be
Of the grace that is greater than all my sin
Of when justice was served and where mercy wins
Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in
Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him
If I told you my story
You would hear victory over the enemy
And if I told you my story
You would hear freedom that was won for me
And if I told you my story
You would hear Life overcome the grave
If I should speak then let it be
Of the grace that is greater than all my sin
Of when justice was served and where mercy wins
Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in
Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my savior all the day long
For the grace that is greater than all my sin
Of when justice was served and where mercy wins
Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in
Oh to tell you my story is to tell
For the grace that is greater than all my sin
Of when justice was served and where mercy wins
Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in
Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him
Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my savior all the day long
I think I am so struck by this song because of my shortcomings. You see, I don't believe that people see my story as a Christ story. I don't believe my witness for Him is present enough in my everyday life. I can see my story as a story about God's faithfulness, grace, and love; but can others see my story the way I do? I want to be able to proclaim with boldness each day and say "To tell you MY story is to tell of Him!"
Though I fail Him daily, I know my Father loves me. Though I fail Him daily, I know my Father forgives me when I ask. Though I fail Him daily, I know my Father is faithful. Though I fail Him daily, I know my Father is merciful. Though I fail Him daily, I know my Father still...loves...Me!
Dear Lord, I pray for those today who do not know you. I pray that I will be a witness for you today, that I can be useful as a servant of Christ. Oh Father, I thank you for your mercy and grace though I fail you daily. I thank you for saving my soul and giving me new life. It is my goal to be able to proclaim with boldness each day "to tell of my story is to tell of YOU!" Amen
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