Sinner Saved By Grace
I’ve noticed that my mood on a given day is 100% tied to how much I’ve accomplished recently. If someone asks me how my day’s going, they may as well be asking how productive I’ve been. But the satisfaction of getting stuff done is only temporary.
Working as an artist can be pretty soul-crushing. The work is fun, but it puts me in a position where my success (and income) basically depends on whether people like me, whether my random basket of skills has impressed anyone lately. These vulnerable, treasured pieces of myself end up alongside so many other voices competing for people’s attention. I’m constantly improving, but constantly have something to prove.
This song is a reminder to myself that my value and my identity come from a different place entirely.
I’m often not sure how to feel when I encounter Christian messages. Is it empowering, or just flattery? Is it convicting, or just guilt-tripping? But I like to think this song strikes a nice balance: Yes, I am valuable, but not because of anything I accomplished myself. Yes, I am a sinner, but certainly not beyond God’s outrageous grace. I matter because I matter to God, and he’ll go to great lengths to prove it.
More from Let’s Go:
1. Let’s Go
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2. Good Job
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3. Lead The Way
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5. Break It Down
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6. Welcome
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7. Sinner Saved By Grace
8. Nope
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9. You Are The One
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10. A Long Long Time
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