East to West.

There is this song by Casting Crowns. The lyrics of this song are beautiful. I don't listen to "Christian" music that much, but this is a good one. It just gets me thinking about the person I would be without the Lord in my life. It's scary to think about it because I know my sinful nature loves this world. I know I would give in to the empty promises it holds. I know... because I have turned my back on God before, and it's scary to think where I'd be right now if I wasn't wrapped in the arms of the Lord, accepting his grace and forgiveness.

"As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us."
Psalm 103:12

Check the lyrics...



Here I am Lord and I’m drowning,
in Your sea of forgetfulness
The chains of yesterday surround me,
I yearn for peace and rest
I don’t want to end up where You found me
And it echoes in my mind
Keeps me awake tonight
I know you’ve cast my sin as far as the East is from the West
And I stand before You now as though I’ve never sinned
But today I feel like I’m just one mistake away
From You leaving me this way

Chorus:
Jesus can you show me just how far the east is from the west
‘Cause I can’t bare to see the man I’ve been
Rising up in me again
In the arms of Your mercy I find rest
‘Cause You know just how far the east is from the west
From one scarred hand to the other

I start the day, the war begins
Endless reminding of my sin
And time and time again
Your truth is drowned out by the storm I’m in
Today I feel like I’m just one mistake away
from You leaving me this way

I know You’ve watched me whine
Turn my darkness into life
I need Your peace to get me through
To get me through this night I can’t live by what I feel
About the truth Your word reveals
I’m not holding on to You
But You’re holding on to me
You’re holding on to me


Thank you, God for your Son. Thank you for making me white as snow, Father, when I know I'd be stained without the blood of Christ. Thank you for making me clean. In Jesus' name, Amen.