Saturday night we were watching the Gaithers on TV and they had a special with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. They sang "Oh What A Savior" and it touched my heart. I don't know how many times I've listened to the Cathredals sing the song, but this time it meant more to me. Jill had her head resting on my lap sleeping, and I just sat there and wept.
"Oh what a Savior, oh Hallelujah,
His heart was broken on Calvary,
His hands were nail scarred, His side was riven,
He gave his life's blood, for even me"
"His heart was broken, on Calvary" just tore me up. I thought of how cruel our sins added to the lashes; how he took it for all of our sins, for all of us. I was stuck on thinking how at times I am aware of the weight of sins, and then I turn around and go right back to worldly ways without a thought. I know that we all fall short, and we are all as filthy rags, but I feel that with salvation there is a responsibility to do better than I have done. Through conviction we should always remember where our Father has brought us from, and stay reminded of the blessings that our Father has given to us. Watching Jill peacefully sleep reminded me of the immeasurable blessing that she has been in my life. We've both lost our fathers this past year, and I can't imagine trying to handle that without her faith and standing by my side, and the support of our church family.
I have taken to using the words that Bro. Herman closes his prayers with - "In Jesus name I pray, and for His glory I ask it, amen". I want to praise Him, and I love the words of our pastor; "we will be careful to honor you Lord". I pray each day that I will not bring shame to our God, and that I will use the talents He has given me to fulfill the purpose that he has for me here, and that I will do things that bring glory to our Father.
Listen to "Oh What A Savior" by the Cathedrals