this is now

Just when I thought my sin has closed the door
I see my Savior standing on the shore
With arms wide open
Just like the first time You called my name
You said that was then
And this is now

My child, I bore your cross, I wore your crown
When you couldn't come to me, my love came down
So take My hand, I'll lead you out
Cause that was then
And this is now

~ Casting Crowns

I love this song because it reminds me that no matter how far I wander away from my Savior, He will always be there to draw me back in. He will hold me and love me even when I wander, He will call me back to Him. As a broken and sinful human, I often wander, and don't live my life for His glory. I remember the feeling when I first followed Christ, I thought nothing could take my focus away from my Savior, but somehow I drifted. Being a Christian isn't as easy as I used to think it was, it takes work, hard work. There are so many things that Satan brings into our path to draw us away from Him, but He promised that no matter what the devil brings, He will provide a way of escape (I Corinthians 10:12-13). This is encouraging to me, because no matter how big and powerful Satan is; God is so much more powerful, and he will not allow us to be tempted beyond our ability. He will always be there for us.