At the foot of the Cross

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." ~ Hebrew 6:19

The following song first touched my heart at a Women of Faith conference in 2004. The words so perfectly and beautifully described the total transformation that my lost heart underwent when I came to the Lord in March of 1984. So often since that time, I have through my own selfishness, fear and prideful desires taken back and chosen to wear the ashes rather than to glow in the beauty of total forgiveness which the death of my Lord Jesus on the Cross lavished upon me. Hearing the song this morning in Worship, once again brought me to that place of brokenness and recognition that only the foot of the Cross is big enough to hold ALL my burdens as I lay them down.

At the foot of the cross

Where grace and suffering meet

You have shown me Your love

Through the judgment You've received

And You've won my heart

Yes You've won my heart

Now I can trade these ashes in for beauty

And wear forgiveness like a crown

Coming to kiss the feet of mercy

I lay every burden down

At the foot of the cross

At the foot of the cross

Where I am made complete

You have given me life

Through the death You bore for me

I lay every burden down

I lay every burden down

At the foot of the cross.
~ Kathryn Scott

Father God, thank you that You lift me up. When I am tormented with shame, You tell me that the Cross covered all my shame. When I feel like a failure, You tell me that because of the Cross You see a precious and beloved child. Even now, I come to You asking forgiveness, and I thank You that You not only forgive me, but also remove my sadness and shame. My heart can sing with renewed joy because Your love lifts me up from the depths into your cleansing light. Amen.