In Christ Alone

I should read my 'creed' more often.
I am often reminded of Romans 14:5 and 23 - that anything done without faith is sin, and that we each need to be fully convinced in our own mind.

Some people seem to beable to go through life so easily believing things, without a question or worry. I tend to question everything, making the above verses a hard read and reality.

I recently was challenged about some fundamental truths I have always stood on. God, in His grace, is helping me to come back to truth. But I hate how easily and quickly I become swayed.
I long to walk in Truth, we are to study to show ourselves approved, I do not want to be deceived or believe what is easiest - due to upbringing nor environment. I once, in prayer, saw myself like a sea bouy... anchored to the rock, but still being tossed to and fro with every wind. My prayer ever since is that my Creator will poor cement down my chain!

In our intellect and reasoning ... our soul ... one could come up with some good things to stand on ..."they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness..." (Rom 2:14,15). Yet I have learned that by simple 'perspective' humans can justify pretty much anything. We need a 'plumbline' to stay accurate. Its a harsh reality that we have to be taught to do good and not evil. And even when we do good, majority of the time it is still for the selfish reasons of how it makes us feel or look.

I very much prefer to be hid in Christ - my Jesus, my Savior, my best friend, my King.

"No, in all these things (I am) more than conquerors through him who loved (me). For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth,nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate (me) from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus (my) Lord." Rom.8:37-39

I wish I could figure out how to post a song here, instead I will post the lyrics...
"In Christ Alone" by Lieshching and Moore:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6wMB-AWLC4

In Christ alone my hope is found.
He is my Light, my Strength, my song.
This Cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when stivings cease.
My Comforter, my All and All,
HERE IN THE LOVE OF CHRIST I STAND.

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
HERE IN THE DEATH OF CHRIST I LIVE.

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
BOUGHT WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST.

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
HERE IN THE POWER OF CHRIST I'LL STAND.