I wrote this song for folks who fear they've failed the Father once (or many times) too often. Ever think you've pushed God's grace too far? That seems to be a common enough feeling among Christians.

Many years ago, I was struggling to overcome something and really felt like I was failing God. In despair I prayed, "God please remember all that I've tried to do for You and don't give up on me." I opened up my Bible without thinking, and my finger was on Hebrews 6:10: "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister." What an encouragement it was to read that!

Of course, we don't believe we're saved by our good works (Ephesians 2:8-10); however, those works are often a sign to the outside world that God has already saved us (James 2:18). Remember that "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6). Romans 7 is also very helpful at times like this, and don't forget to read the sequel, Romans 8!

Failure is not an option; it's something we all experience. "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet he did not sin" (Hebrews 4:15).