Foolishness or Power?

1 Corinthians 1: 18 "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." NIV
"The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God." NLT

      Lord, this is so true.  It was true of me before You saved me.  All of man's "religion" is us reaching up to an angry god and trying to win his favor.  The thought of an all powerful God reaching down to me, knowing my sinful state and that I are headed for destruction, and being willing to sacrifice Yourself and pay the infinite sin debt owed to the holy Father for me seemed like such foolishness it was impossible to believe on my own.  It was good works that would get me into heaven.
      Then that sweet day so many years ago, You lifted the blindness from my heart and mind and revealed the truth to me!  Hallelujah, what a day that was!  The power of that moment will be forever unforgettable.

Thank You for the cross, Lord.
Thank You for the price You paid,
Bearing all my sin and shame,
In love You came,
And gave amazing grace!
Thank You for this love, Lord.
Thank You for the nail pierced hands.
Wash me in the cleansing flow
'Til all I know
Is Your forgiveness and embrace.

Oh, Lord, how I love and thank You.  You and You alone are worthy to be praised and honored.