Redemption Song

Leading up to this Easter season, I have been thinking about redemption and grace.
According to dictionary.com, to be redeemed means...

1) To restore the honor or worth of
2) To exchange or buy back
3) To compensate for or cancel out the faults of
4)To set (a person) free by paying a ransom
5) To obtain the release or restoration of, as from captivity, by paying a ransom

Once again, I realized the price of my freedom. However, Easter is not only about my redemption but it celebrates the redemption of the whole world. The cost to remove my debt overwhelms me and the fact my chains are gone continues to bring me to tears.

The updated lyrics of Amazing Grace by Chris Tomlin have been playing in my head for the last few weeks. Although, YouTube is not cooperating with its sharing technology, here are the updated lyrics and if you have time, here is the link to the video

Amazing grace, How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever
You are forever mine

Despite all my faith questions which at times appear to be without answers, one thing remains constant...I know I stand before my God redeemed and therefore can share my doubts, questions and fears without fear or shame.