Simple Truths

It is my intent to put up a mini discussional/devotional each day of Lent. But, I may fall of that pace. I'd ask anyone who reads this to keep me accountable to it, however. Lent is a time for us to reflect and grow, and I feel that with each day bringing a new discussional/devotional and a prayer combining our program theme and Lent we can accomplish each of those in a better way. If you have a discussional/devotional for Lent that you'd like me to include, send it to me via e-mail at vicepresident@sigmatheta.org

Sometimes, the simple truths are the best things in life. We don't always have to come up with the best way to say something, or the most articulate way to say something, or the most impactful way to say something. Sometimes, just a simple truth is enough to stir our hearts, minds, and souls, and point us towards Christ.

That's how I feel about Jesus. As I journey towards the cross, I sometimes find it hard to be deep and thoughtful. Rather, I often find it easier and more meaningful to simply say the simple truths of life and faith.

Jesus is my God.
Jesus is my Savior.
I don't understand it all.
He's always there for me.
He died, rose again, ascended, and will return.

Simple truths, with such impact. I offer the following song as a reflection on this. If you don't know it, listen to it as you read the words. Find it on YouTube if you don't own it.

My Savior, My God by Aaron Shust

I am not skilled to understand
What God has willed what God has planned
I only know at His right hand
Stands one who is my Savior

I take Him at His word and deed
Christ died to save me this I read
And in my heart I find a need
Of Him to be my Savior

That He would leave His place on high
And come for sinful man to die
You count it strange so once did I
Before I knew my Savior

My Savior loves my Savior lives
My Savior's always there for me
My God He was, my God He is,
My God He's always gonna be...

My Savior loves my Savior lives
My Savior's always there for me
My God He was, my God He is,
My God He's always gonna be...

Yes living dying let me bring
My strength, my solace from this spring
That He who lives to be my king
Once died to be my Savior

That He would leave His place on high
And come for sinful man to die
You count it strange so once did I
Before I knew my Savior

My Savior loves my Savior lives
My Savior's always there for me
My God He was, my God He is,
My God He's always gonna be...

My Savior loves my Savior lives
My Savior's always there for me
My God He was, my God He is,
My God He's always gonna be...


My Savior loves my Savior lives
My Savior's always there for me
My God He was, my God He is,
My God He's always gonna be...(x4)

My Savior lives, my Savior loves (x2)
My Savior lives...

Join me in this prayer:

Sovereign Lord,

Thank You for being my Savior
Thank You for being my God
Thank You for always being there for me

Thank You for the simple truths of life
For the impact they can bring
And for the light they shine upon our darkened world.

Help me to share truth in this world
Both simple and complex
That you may be known more

Bring me to atonement
Bring me to you
Bring me to love

Amen.