Each time I fail
it haunts me,
as I smolder in the ashes…
of what once was a conviction;
now burned out
as all hope crashes.
But there’s no time to wallow
in defeat or pity’s snare.
Though dreams implode
And strength erodes,
I’ll rally to cast my care.
Though never far from broken
and crushed in all despair…
I know the one who saved me
will not let me linger there!
He is the springing fountain
when seeds
cannot find rain!
And he’s the root of David
to this branch not graft in vain!
He is the light of the world
when my faith is dim with doubt,
that beckons to repentance
like an oasis in the drought!
He is the bright morning star,
like a beacon, on the sea…
that guides my course
with unseen force
demanding all of me!
So even in my failure,
one point is underscored…
my sin is never greater
than the grace
of Christ, the Lord!
References from the Holy Bible:
Line 3 – Isaiah 44:20
Line 8 – 2 Corinthians 7:10
Line 11 – 1 Peter 5:7
Line 13 – Psalm 34:18
Line 14 – Acts 4:10-12
Line 15 – 2 Colossians 2:13-14
Line 16 – Jeremiah 17:3, John 7:37-38
Line 17 – Matthew 13:8
Line 19 – Revelation 22:16
Line 20 – Romans 11:16-24
Line 21 – John 8:12
Line 24 – Isaiah 44:3
Line 25 – Revelation 22:16
Line 27 – Psalms 32:8
Line 28 – Hebrews 11:1
Line 29 – Matthew 22:37-38
Line 33 – Romans 5:15-21