Music Monday - "My Story" by Big Daddy Weave

I believe in the power of testimonies. They are proof of God's faithfulness and divine control and peace despite chaotic circumstances. "My Story" is a song that every Christian can relate to. The chorus is so beautiful:

If I should speak then let it be

Of the grace that is greater than all my sin

Of when justice was served and where mercy wins

Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in

Oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him

Just thinking of these words make me shiver in awe of the power of Jesus. He's transformed my mind, my body, my soul. I can say that with full confidence. He's reversed the curse of sin so that, though I still sin on this earth, I have full forgiveness and I can move forward without shame. He's healing my mindset about others and myself so that I recognize the depth of their value and the amount of love and grace we ALL need, including me. He's healing my bodily habits so that I can honor Him through my "living temple," as Paul writes (1 Cor. 6:19). And He's turned my soul from Satan to Him so that my desires and heart seek to honor God.

God's grace is so so good, and I am so humbled every day with the gift of life He continues to grant me, despite not deserving any of it. God has given me a new chance every day, every hour to live and praise Him and the LEAST I can do is give Him the glory. My story is over without Him. But with Jesus, my story is still happening and testifying to the truth and realness and power of Christ.