Be my Advocates

 Be My Advocate

A Reflection on 1 John 2:1 and John 14:16

Be my Advocate—when the accuser points his finger,

When guilt and shame and memory linger.

When the voice of condemnation speaks its lies,

Be the One who stands before the Father's eyes.

If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (1 John 2:1, AMP)

Be my Advocate—not a silent, distant friend,

But the One who speaks for me until the very end.

You know my failures, every hidden stain,

Yet You declare me righteous in Your name.

The enemy whispers, "You are guilty, you are lost."

But You reply, "My blood has paid the cost.

This child is mine—I died to set them free.

There is no condemnation; they belong to Me."

Who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is the one who died, but rather was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. (Romans 8:34, AMP)

Be my Advocate—in every trial and test,

When I cannot speak, when my soul is pressed.

You know the words I cannot find to pray,

And You intercede for me, come what may.

The Spirit, too, is Advocate—the Helper sent to stay,

To guide me into truth and light along the narrow way.

He pleads within me, prays with groans too deep for speech,

And reaches where my own poor prayers can never reach.

I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. (John 14:16-17, AMP)

So I rest in this great mystery—Two Advocates for me:

The Son above, the Spirit within, ensuring I am free.

No charge can stand, no accusation hold,

For I am in Your hands, secure and bold.

Be my Advocate, Lord Jesus.

Be my Helper, Holy Spirit.

I have nothing to fear.

You plead my case, You hold me near.

Amen.