This week we are attending District Council (Pastor meetings). We meet together; focusing on business matters, but more importantly, focusing time to rekindle relationship with others in ministry and refreshing our hearts through worship and Word.
This morning, we were able to share communion together. My heart was touched by this particular song:
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
By Stuart Townend
How deep the Father’s love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
And 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 the cross
My sin upon His shoulder
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
That He should give His only Son
And make a wretch His treasure.
Knowing my own life; imperfect in actions and attitudes. Many times I’ve failed…and yet He still loves.
It’s through His grace I am taken from wretch to treasure~ only by His Grace.
This song is a powerful reminder to me of His grace, and how He loves us with such perfect forgiving love. JoAnn
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Yes, such powerful words! Thanks for sharing!
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Very lovely poetry. There is infinite Beauty in the wretchedness of the crucified Christ.
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I agree! Thanks for sharing!
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We sing this song in church sometimes, it always touches my heart.
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Yes, this is one I want to incorporate into our worship time as well! Thanks for sharing!
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