We’re in the middle of some difficult times, my friends. My only answer is to focus on my Savior—to sit at the feet of Jesus and look up.
In the Shadow of the Cross
– Isaac Watts with Renee Adele Phillips
When I survey the wondrous cross
I look up at this symbol of such incomprehensible love
On which the Prince of glory died,
and I see Your blood and my tears mingle in a portrait of grace.
My richest gain I count but loss,
You could have let that cup pass from You
And pour contempt on all my pride.
but instead, my God, my God, You chose to die for me.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
I want every word I utter to bring others to You,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
for there is no greater demonstration of Your love than Your death.
All the vain things that charm me most,
The trivialities that tempt me away from You; the addictions I’ve craved—
I sacrifice them to His blood.
I leave them here at the cross. And rejoice: For It. Is. Finished.
See from His head, His hands, His feet,
I can barely stomach the idea of it—
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
How You suffered—Your very breath gone, too.
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
In that divine paradox of love and agony,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
Of a man who was King—You bore what I could not.
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
Grace asks for no sacrifice from me—
That were an offering far too small;
Nothing. Yet my debt has been paid—in full.
Love so amazing, so divine,
Overwhelmed by Your love and freed by Your grace—
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
You drank of that cup for me; I will pour it all out for You.
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A beautiful and very blessed Saturday!!! Yes, always look up and feel gratitude because we are protected by his heart!! He always takes our hand through the most difficult times and his message always tells us to not feel despair! Thank you for your beautiful words!! INFINITE BLESSINGS !!🙏🏼🐾🐾🐈
Thank you so much, my friend. Just reading your words makes me look up and lifts my spirits. Sending love to you tonight. ❤
Love that hymn, you explained it so well, tremendous post thank you. You really made think about all Jesus has done for us!
Grover
Oh, Grover–thank you! Your words always touch me so deeply. ❤
Renee,
God’s gift to you is your minister, for all who listen and receive from the giver of ever lasting life. If we hear, listen and wait upon the Lord, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit will provide all our needs. My prayer for you—God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, to continue good works through your minister. You are so SPECIAL and we love,
Chris & Ray
Aunt Chris and Uncle Ray–it’s such a delight to hear from you here! Thank you for your beautiful, inspiring words and for your prayer. Monty and I send you all our love. ❤
I love this hymn so much. Your words are perfect! Thank you.
You inspired it. I love you. ❤