Sunday, January 17, 2010

My Verdict

For Christmas I got a wonderful CD by Mandesa. I don't know if any of you remember her, but she was on American Idol a few years ago. She was really heavy at the time, and Simon insulted her. But she won him over by coming back to him in Hollywood and telling him that his comments were hurtful, but that she chose to forgive him. She did not win American Idol (of course), but has a wonderful ministry in Christian music. As I have been trying to get my song back, I was listening to her CD "Freedom" I was really struck by one song, and I wanted to share the words with you.

Not Guilty
Mandisa

I stand accused
There’s a list a mile long of all my sins
Of everything that I’ve done wrong
I’m so ashamed
There’s nowhere left for me to hide
This is the day I must answer for my life

Refrain 1:
My fate is in the judge’s hands
But then he turns to me and says

I know you
I love you
I gave My life to save you
Love paid the price for mercy
My verdict: Not Guilty!

How can it be?
I can’t begin to comprehend
What kind of grace would take the place for all my sin
I stand in awe now that I’ve been set free
And the tears well up
As I look at that cross
‘Cuz it should’ve been me

My fate was in the nail scarred hands
He stretched them out for me and said

I know you
I love you
I gave My life to save you
Love paid the price for mercy
My verdict: Not Guilty!

I’m falling on my knees to thank You
With everything I am I’ll praise You
So grateful for the words I heard You say

I know you
I love you
I gave My life
I know you
I love you
I gave My life to save you
Love paid the price for mercy
My verdict: Not guilty
Not guilty
Not guilty

You can listen to it HERE.

I think it is really beautiful. Take the time to listen and be blessed.

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