How Deep the Father's Love for Us...

This is such a beautiful song... really powerful.

I was listening to it the other day, and the words just poured out on me just how much the crucifixion pain the father, but still it was completed and endured and conquered for us. To save us, even while we were unworthy and rebellious against Him. I don't think I'll ever truly understand the total love of God, but I know how thankful I am for it. I fail miserable at reflecting it, but still try just so that maybe one person will be shown the way to God's immeasurable love...

this song also has a special place in my heart because I actually first remember hearing it at an amazing friend's wedding. What a good day... it was actually during this song, right before Megan walked down the isle, that I found out I was accepted into Belmont. Just a little side story...

I had been just freaking out about not knowing if I got accepted for literally weeks. I knew I should give the worrying up to God, that his will would be done and accomplished. If God had other plans, if Belmont was not the school for me, I knew in my heart that it was what I wanted. But still, it was so hard not to be anxious. Then with Megan's wedding I was just completely sidetracked from my worrying. On the day that Belmont was the very last thing I was thinking about, the letter came. I know it isn't that dramatic but I just lost it there in the back of our church for a second. Standing there listening to this beautiful song, surrounded by beautiful girls in my bride's maid dress next to Megan. My dad came over to tell me that it came and I just cried with joy and relief and amazement at God's love. It was a pretty great surprise and one of those moments when I just sit back and say to myself "ya, God's timing is sooo much better than yours could ever imagine to be".

So ya, needless to say this song holds a special place in my heart for many reasons.

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 mocing voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that helf Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I knoww that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast inJesus 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