Only a sinner saved by Grace

Twas I that shed the sacred Blood, I nailed Him to the tree, I crucified the Christ of God; I joined the mockery. And of that shouting multitude I feel that I am one; And in that din of voices rude I recognized my own. Around the Cross the throng I see, That mocked the Sufferer's groan; Yet still my voice it seems to be, As if I mocked alone. -Horatius Bonar

And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain— For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me? ’Tis mystery all: th’Immortal dies: Who can explore His strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine. ’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, Let angel minds inquire no more. He left His Father’s throne above So free, so infinite His grace— Emptied Himself of all but love, And bled for Adam’s helpless race: ’Tis mercy all, immense and free, For O my God, it found out me! Long my imprisoned spirit lay, Fast bound in sin and nature’s night; Thine eye diffused a quickening ray— I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee. Still the small inward voice I hear, That whispers all my sins forgiven; Still the atoning blood is near, That quenched the wrath of hostile Heaven. I feel the life His wounds impart; I feel the Savior in my heart. I feel the life His wounds impart; I feel the Savior in my heart. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine; Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach th’eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

I love to reflect on how God has changed me, what He has done in me, or through me. But most of all I love to remember the price that God paid for me. His own Son, He sent to die in my place, that I might be made sinless before Christ.

For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21

I love the little way's God has been reminding me of the gospel, and what He has done for me, in things I see and feel through these children.

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Today we headed for Maria Campi again, we got there about 8 am. But we had to wait outside until the director arrived, but after about 20 minuets of waiting they called her.... thank you!

So we were able to go in and everyone was busy eating breakfast! It was great to recognize faces and names from last week! Everything went a little better this time! We helped them ride bikes for awhile, I just enjoyed my time with them. There sweet faces will never fade from my mind. Its hard to walk in on a situation and see all the need and know that you can't fill all the needs, in fact you can do very little! Or I can do something for them today, but what about tomorrow? next week? But I have been praying that God will just show me the little needs, the little ways, I can share with them of the love I have received. Today I had two very special moments. The first would be when I had three little boys climbing on my lap, laughing and smiling! Then when a little boy was going down the slide and he asked me to hold his hand, and I understood! I know to them I am just another face, someone that can barely communicate with them. They will forget me, but maybe these moments that they knew someone cared, will make a difference in the lives of these precious children. We spent most of the morning outside in the warm sun, it was a beautiful day! Thank you God, for the little things!!

This evening when the tia pulled out the bible story book to read to the children, I jokingly said to Natasha, maybe I should read it! Well the tia understood, so guess what?? Yes, I had to read the bible story! Natasha helped me out, but it was hard! I don't think the children got to much out of it either....but it was good practice!

We came home and had an amazing supper! With lots of leftovers!! We plan it that way, so we don't have to cook very much. :)