Lord Jesus, be my Advocates.

 Lord, Be My Advocate

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

Lord, be my Advocate—when the accuser points his finger,

When guilt and shame and memory linger.

When the voices of the past rise up to condemn,

Stand before the throne and speak for me, my friend.

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

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."

Be my Advocate in heaven—seated at the Father's side,

Where my accuser cannot hide.

You intercede with wounds that speak,

For every failure, every weak

And broken place—You cover all,

And catch me when I stumble and fall.

Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. (Romans 8:34, ESV)

And on earth, the Holy Spirit pleads within—

Another Advocate, to keep me from sin.

He prays with groans too deep for words,

And in my silence, help is heard.

So I have two Advocates—above and deep inside.

In them, I trust, in them I hide.

No charge can stand, no accusation hold,

For I am in Your hands, secure and bold.

Lord, be my Advocate—today, tonight, always.

Turn my darkest nights into hopeful days.

And when the final judgment comes, let me hear Your voice:

"This one is Mine. I made them My choice."

Amen.