I'm the girl that laughs at the inappropriate things my son says/does.
I'm the girl that if I really worshipped how I wanted at church, people would stare.
I'm the girl who, tonight, has LOVED having a quiet house, my music, and no one to stare.
I'm the girl who cries when we sing Christmas songs at church, but especially "Silent Night" when the candles are lit at the end of the Christmas Eve service.
I'm the girl who will (almost guaranteed) cry during the service this Easter Sunday.
You see, the thought that someone, Jesus, would die for me - blows my mind. I almost cannot comprehend it. I have been taught this growing up but really, there are just NO words. My hope, my life, my ability to love all come because of Jesus. Wow.
No song sums it up better than "In Christ Alone." I particularly LOVE this version from the Passion CD. Listen to it. And don't worry if your eyes aren't dry, mine aren't either!
Here are the lyrics:
In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.
(In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.)
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.
(In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.)
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
The verse in parenthesis was not included in the Passion version but is part of the original song written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. I've added my own emphasis.
Really, the best song. Says so much. Is so freeing. Is so awesome. I am without words.
Happy Easter!! I hope you are able to celebrate with those you love, that Jesus rose so that we may live.
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