For in Christ, neither our most conscientious religion nor disregard of religion amounts to anything. What matters is something far more interior: faith expressed in love.

Galatians 5:6 (MSG)

somewhatbaptist:

Before you get out your Bible guns and load them with a spring-loaded magazine full of New Testament proof-texts, hear me out, because it isn’t (or might not be) what you think.

This all started with a song, in church. It’s called ‘The Cross Is Still There’ by Ian White, and since the lyrics are…

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Track:
Take Heart

Artist:
Hillsong United

Album:
Aftermath

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lxx-times-vii:

Take Heart -Hillsong United

Give this a listen, you may need it today.

(via restlessresonant)

John 19:28-30

Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.”With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.


So beautiful.

It’s awesome to look back, when things have calmed down, and finally be able to see that God was working in every situation, all along He was changing everything to His will and using everything for His glory.

Finally I have given every part of my life to Him. It’s been like taking a deep breath after suffocating my whole life. For the longest time I was keeping parts of my life back and trying to do things on my own, foolishly thinking that I knew best. I feel like everyday I change a little bit and I get a little closer to God. I’m walking around with this big crazy grin on my face because my heart is so full of joy and gratitude and peace!

One of the most amazing things for me is the reminder that grace is free. And it seems so simple, it’s like… it’s free, so just take it! But it’s never as easy as that because there are so many lies that we’re told by the world, and it’s scary to step out and let go of everything we think we know. But there’s an infinite ocean of grace, right in front us and we’re too afraid to jump in it. We’re content with just getting a bit splashed. I want to hug you and hold your hand and close my eyes and jump in with you. It will be so worth it! 

Grace Ocean - Brian Wurzell
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Track:
Grace Ocean

Artist:
Brian Wurzell

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Grace Ocean

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staceyrella:

Your grace, Your grace is deeper than the ocean.
You glory, alive in us.
Your love is a gift, it is a revolution
we’re taking to the world.