The Three in me.

I was once covered in darkness,

tired, worn, wanting it all taken away.

Feeling the weight of my sin,

 so overwhelming by the end of each day.

Then something stirred within,

I realized thats not what was meant to be.

 I now have something to make that devil flee,

I call them the Three in me.

The King of kings, Mighty One;

who saved the world, that is His Son,

The Lord of Hosts, the Holy Ghost.

Those are the Three in me.

Iv'e been saved by grace,

now that weight is gone.

When He was on that cross He meant it was done.

He took the blame for me, made me see,

Now through Him I'm free indeed.

Independence day. A day people all over the nation celebrate our  independence and freedom in America. A day people set off fireworks in our nations colors just for their amusement, even though it only lasts a minute. A day people dress up in red/white/blue, stars and stripes, and eat lots of food. A day to remember. We go about singing a song to our nation, but we forget the Man who made it.

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Romans 6:22
"But now being made free from sin, and become servants unto God,
 ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end
everlasting life."

Through Jesus Christ is the only  reason I am alive. Its through Jesus Christ, the Son of God that I am set free, and by His saving grace alone. I have been set apart from this world; no longer carrying the weight of my sin, but I have been set free in Him. Not freedom too sin, but FROM sin. 

Know the difference. 

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It was July 4th (Yes, yesterday), we (as staff here at Palomar) were all planning on heading to the top of the mountain to watch the fireworks. We were all told that if it was a clear night, we would be able to see 15 or so shows down in the valley. Lucky for us it was a beautiful night. We all made it to the top just at sunset so we were able to watch the colors disappear. 

I don't know if you have ever watched a sunset at around 5000.ft, but its pretty darn amazing to watch. One after another the firework shows began, the "ooh" and "awe"s started flying. After looking for awhile I noticed there were more then 20 shows to see, and that is when I stepped back. 

I stepped away from the group because I was in such awe at what was before me. That The Lord could, and did create such a beautiful place. I stepped away and laid down on the grass just so I could look up at the stars. If you have never star gazed before, I encourage you to do so. I have never seen so many stars before! It made me feel so small in this world, it made me realize how big my God is. It amazed me that of all the things in this world, and all the people, He loves me. As I sat there looking up, something kept going through my mind. I can say it loud and proud,

"I am a child of the One true King"

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"Lord thank you so much for placing me in such an amazing place. For reminding me how great you are through your creation, and thinking of me when you took my sins. Thank you for the true freedom I have through You, and the hope I can always have. Thank you.- Amen"

-Danielle