I learned a lesson today that I never really understood. My prayer life of late has been rather lukewarm. I had begun to doubt my salvation. My question to the Lord lately was, How can I be assured of my salvation, once and for all? How can I know for sure? In my devotion/lesson time this morning those questions were answered in a powerful way. I had never thought of how I view the cross. But today's lesson was about to change everything. My "handle" has been "singinmommy" for years. Other blogs, other places. I sing in my church choir. Have done so since I was 18, in different churches all around the city. Different denominations. I love to sing. I have always put my value in my singing ability. I have even made my worth and value to God based on my talent. What a mistake! It won't matter to Him if I can sing or not. If I can sing well and worship him, it won't matter any more than someone who can't carry a tune! That's so heavy for me. I don't need to do anything else. Jesus' sacrifice at the cross is enough to bring me to the Father clean and worthy. Nothing I can do is enough. I don't need a certain experience. I don't need to DO anything. I researched the words to two hymns as part of my lesson today. "The Old Rugged Cross" The emblem of suffering and shame. It is despised by the world, but there is beauty in it because of Jesus' suffering brings me pardon and sanctification. What really struck me was the phrase "Till my trophies at last I lay down". That would be my singing. I have to lay it down and lay down my dependence on my own ability and cling to the cross. "Blessed Assurance" This is my song. Perfect submission,perfect delight. All is at rest. I am in my Savior and I am happy and blest. TTFN

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