Gentle Savior, Lead Me On

Logan and I have dealt with many people who have a hard time believing that God would ever forgive some of the things they have done. I admit, I have dealt with the same doubts and fears myself... 

But, I rely heavily on verses like Ephesians 1.7 "...we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace", and 1 John 1.9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 

These verses are God's promise to us. 

He promises to forgive us, renew us, and guide us back to the path of righteousness.

Micah 7.18-19 

"...he retaineth not his anger forever, because he delighteth in mercy.

He will turn again, he will have compassion on us; he will subdue our iniquities;

and thou wilt cast our sins into the depths of the sea." 

There will never be a time when God will not forgive. This precious gift of forgiveness is hard to wrap our minds around, yet even more astounding is God's willingness to forget our sins and provide us with a fresh new start! This song has become my prayer for strength to accept His gift of forgiveness, to move forward and leave all regrets and personal/spiritual failures behind me. I hope this song encourages your heart as it does mine.

  

 Where are the signs? Which way should I go?

I planned each step but now I don't know.

Tomorrow is a chasm of uncertainty

But, I will go there, if You'll go with me.

Gentle Savior, lead me on.

Let your Spirit light the way.

Gentle Savior, lead me on.

Hold me close and keep me safe.

Lead me on, Gentle Savior. 

Why can't I walk away from my regrets

And why is forgiveness so hard to accept.

My past surrounds me like a house I can't afford.

But you say, "Come with me; don't live there anymore." 

Gentle Savior, lead me on. 

Let your Spirit light the way.

Gentle Savior, lead me on.

Hold me close and keep me safe.

Lead me on, Gentle Savior. 

And when I reach the Valley every soul must journey through,

I'll remember then how well you know the way.

I'll put my hand in Your hand like a trusting child would do

And say 

Gentle Savior, lead me on.

Let your Spirit light the way.

Gentle Savior, lead me on. 

Hold me close and keep me safe.

Lead me on, Gentle Savior.

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God longs for the moment we return to Him. For, the moment when He can embrace us in mercy, love and forgiveness, is the moment He has longed for since the beginning of time.