Just As I Am

We've talked the last few days about plans and more specifically about God's plans for our lives, but do you know how to come to God?

It's simple, God wants you just as you are, faults and all - it couldn't be any easier than that could it?

There is a wonderful old hymn which has always been quite personal to me, it's called Just As I Am. This hymn fits in perfectly with my thoughts recently. The version I've shared with you here is by Brian Doerksen whose songs/arrangements I particularly like - I hope you enjoy this one as much as me!

Just as I am, without one plea,

But that Thy blood was shed for me,

And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,

O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, and waiting not

To rid my soul of one dark blot,

To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,

O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, though tossed about

With many a conflict, many a doubt,

Fightings and fears within, without,

O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;

Sight, riches, healing of the mind,

Yea, all I need in Thee to find,

O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,

Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;

Because Thy promise I believe,

O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, Thy love unknown

Hath broken every barrier down;

Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,

O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am, of that free love,

The breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,

Here for a season, then above,

O Lamb of God, I come, I come!