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The Power of Grace

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Take a very heaping helping
of meek humility
and an attitude of gratitude,
caring as can be;
toss in a gift for music,
a few love songs to sing -
along with guitar picking–
and hear the rafters ring;
find a gentle heart and gentle hands
that tend to others’ needs,
and knowledge that can separate
white lint from cottonseeds;
plus country wisdom—ripe with age,
experience and grit,
and you have a personality
 that knows not when to quit.

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The Power of Grace

 The reality of Jesus,
his life upon the earth,
has been known throughout our history—
from his miraculous birth
to his death and resurrection,
his power o’er the grave
that gives believers victory,
our sinful souls to save.
We can live for him and in him—
he is all we ever need
for success in everything we do
if we only let him lead.
He changed the world we live in
with love for every soul.
His example is our roadmap
to reach that final goal.
By the power of his awesome grace
we are changed forevermore
to live eternally with him
on that peaceful shore.
Fruits of the Spirit show the world
whose children we’ve become
when we react to them with love,
glowing faces never glum.
If we are on fire for the Lord
in everything we do,
he richly dwells within our hearts,
each day an adventure new.
Our salt adds flavor to the meal
and a brightly shining light
to lead the lost and blinded
out of the darkest night.
We can lift folks from the stinking mire
that drags them down in shame,
live out obedient, active faith,
glorify Christ’s holy name.

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