Grace Beyond Boundaries* #687

Grace Beyond Boundaries In the silence of the heart, a whisper stirs, "What is it that we truly seek?" A question, lighting darkened paths, Where sacrifice paves the way of return, And a crucifixion, the cost of our rebirth. Paul's words, a divine paradox unfold, "Where sin abounded, grace overflowed," A testament to the infinite sea of grace, Embracing flaws with arms wide and deep, Guiding us to eternal shores through the love of Christ. "To Him, all are alive," He proclaimed, A lighthouse for the wandering souls, Promising life beyond the mortal veil, In Christ, not the end, but eternal dawn's beginning. At its core, the cross, not a symbol of despair, But the pivot of unfathomable grace, Where Jesus, once shunned, Crafted our salvation with thorns and ancient wood. This cross, a bridge over tumultuous divides, Urges us to cross over, not be crossed out, For life is a river, and we, its sojourners, Not builders on stone, but keepers of faith. From the cross's shadow, resurrection's light breaks, A triumph over the silence of death, "May I boast only in the cross," our hearts echo, In its hold, the world dims, and our true journey begins. This chant, "Dead to sin, alive in Christ," Resonates in the quiet of reborn spirits, A melody of redemption, vibrating through our essence, A summons to truly live, In the grace that transforms, endlessly flowing From the cross, where life springs eternal. Written by Steven G. Lee (March 31, 2024)