Many times throughout the week a song from church on Sunday or another song would come to mind. The words would bring comfort and an awareness of Christ's presence with me. Many times I would hum a tune while walking or at random times throughout the day. Music expresses so much for me. While I am grateful for the positive, worshipful times through praise songs, I also remember the negative aspects of music in my younger days.
Lately my soul has been dry and no songs have come. So when the tune to this song came to me yesterday, I felt a warmth within. It took until this morning for the words to come. Thanks to the use of the internet I was able to type in a phrase and it brought up the lyrics for me. Then even better I saw this youtube video that brought the words and music together. As I watched the video, tears started to flow. Tears for the song in my heart again and tears for the powerful message.
By Stuart Townend
How Deep The Father's Love for Us
How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son, to make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One, bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross, my sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life; I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything: no gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ; His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart: His wounds have paid my ransom
To also hear this wonderful song go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjD0lv8hx5o
I keep trusting that as I open myself up to the refining and shaping that God is doing within me, that I will continually be brought to the foot of the cross, allowing myself to soak in the Father's love for me.
Mom,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing that song. The tears came for me too. What an amazing God we have. Jesus loves you more than I ever could but that doesn't mean I don't love you a lot. You are such an inspiration for me. You have been in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope with all my heart that God will lead you to where He is calling you next. You are an amazing woman and I am so very honored to call you my mom.
Love you mommy with all my heart,
Em