So many of us forget that, if we have asked the Lord for His forgiveness and given our lives to Him, we have been washed clean of all our sin and that God now sees us through the blood of Christ, the River of Life which flowed from Christ's body on the Cross.  So, no matter how bad you think your sins are, if you are willing to ask for His forgiveness and allow Him to take control of your life, you will be completely changed from the inside out.  I urge you to do this, because I truly believe that the time of Christ's return is not far away, and the time is running out for those who have not yet given their lives to Him.  Many who have already given their lives to Him still find it hard to believe that God can forgive them for the sins they have committed because they were so bad, so they constantly battle with doubt and fear.  This poem was given to me by the Lord as a reassurance that we HAVE been washed clean and we no longer need to feel lost and alone, because Jesus paid the price for us on the Cross.

THERE'S A RIVER OF LIFE WHICH FLOWS

There's a river of life which flows
From the throne of God on high,
And its source is the blood of Jesus,
And it means I will never die.

For when Jesus shed His blood
Upon the cross at Calvary,
He washed me whiter than the snow
And from sin and shame He set me free

That river is an endless stream
Flowing through my heart and soul,
And, as I stand beneath it,
It cleanses me and makes me whole.

At times it flows so peacefully
That it calms my every fear,
But sometimes it flows more vigorously
And reassures me God is near.

It fills my soul with so much joy
That my heart begins to sing,
As I'm reminded of the love
Which a life with Jesus can bring.

So won't you join me in this river,
And let it flood your very soul –
Please, give your life to Jesus,
And let Him have complete control.

Copyright © 1999 Christine Chipman.  All rights reserved.