I hope you're weak.

Today at the Mission, Harley and I had a great talk about salvation. Who is it for? Why do we need it? Is it any of our doing? Here's my take, in the form of a couple verses and a song.

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. -Romans 3: 10&11

All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. -Isaiah 6:4b

Only For The Weak

Some say it's rules and regulations
And trying to always be right
No room for mistakes
in the choices we make
For only the strong survive

But it's not about perfect performance
Or resolution of will
It's all about surrender
Giving up
Being still

It's only for the weak
For the faint of heart
Those driven to their knees
Those who live with scars
There's power from beyond
We're certain where it's from
And that's our source of strength
Before we follow Christ
We need to be advised
It's only for the weak

He welcomes the worn and weary
All who are wounded by sin
And just as we are,
we can fall in His arms
Rest and find shelter in Him

Seems like each day is a battle
With burdens and struggles to face
Only in our losing
Do we really see how much we've gained

It's only for the weak
For the faint of heart
Those driven to their knees
Those who live with scars
There's power from beyond
We're certain where it's from
And that's our source of strength
Before we follow Christ
We need to be advised
It's only for the weak

The Father always starts
With a willing heart
Open to how He moves
As His Spirit is poured
He will do so much more
Than we dreamed He could do

-Avalon