That's why there's grace

Today I felt like writing a song. It's the third song I've written, and I think it's the best so far. :)

That's why there's grace

I've tried my hardest to be perfect

You'd think a goody-two-shoe girl would get it right

You'd think I'd trust my God with everything

But every time I end up on my face and on the ground

That's when you pick me up

That's when you wipe the tears off my face

That's when you tell me, "No one's perfect, that's why there's grace."

That's why there's grace

[I'll bring you freedom]

I've looked for love a thousand times

You'd think a pretty girl wouldn't need someone to tell her so

You'd think I'd let God's love satisfy

But every time there's this emptiness, a loneliness, and a broken heart

A broken heart

(Chorus)

Bridge

Why can't I let you be Lord of my life?

Why can't I let your love consume me?

Jesus heal my heart and bring me peace

I know you satisfy

Fill me with this fire

I am confident that you are truly, madly, in love with me!

(Chorus)

I've tried my hardest to be perfect

Why do I bother myself – no one can please humans

But Lord you know my sin – my faults, my shame, and imperfections

And to you I am perfect

You love me as I am

Honestly, I came home from church frustrated. Why? Well - at my family, at life, at confusion over everything. I have no idea what God wants for me right now. I am scared about everything and angry at my imperfections. I just try so hard, again, and again. But for what? I always fail. With tears running down my face, I ask, "Why God?" I yearn to please everyone, but I fail to realize one thing: God is already pleased. He loves me just as I am, and so much that He sent Jesus to bring grace. That's the beauty of it. Grace solves all problems. No one ever needs to earn their salvation. In fact, it's impossible! Because we aren't perfect, the only way to Heaven is through grace. And in my opinion, the only way through life is by grace. I can't imagine what life would be like without God's free gift of grace. It would lack purpose, joy, and peace. Oh I can't tell you how comforting it is to know God. His peace transcends all understanding (Philippians 4:7).

Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

A song came on the radio last night that really touched me. It was "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North. I've seen them in concert two different times, but the message to this song speaks to me in different ways each time I hear it. Especially the beginning:

Why are you striving these days
Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away

Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough

Do you notice any similarities compared to my song? They are basically about the same frustrations. "Trying to earn grace" and "looking for love." These are common problems the world faces, but God brings freedom. He will always be by our side, ready to comfort us in any trouble. :)

-Yellow flower picture by Bubbly