Monday, March 17, 2014

Even Though





  Even Though (C.Wells)
 We’ve watched the house fall - right before our eyes,  we have seen countless  children die
We have wept tears at - the end of dreams, no one is free here from suffering
But the life we gain through Christ cannot be taken



Chorus
 Even though we lose it all, we’ll not be lost, we’ll not be lost
Behold, this love of God has ransomed us, He’s ransomed us
Even though

We’ve been the lepers outside the gate,  we were the poor man without a name
The unfaithful woman falling at His feet, I am the unloveable and He came for me
His arms are fastened firmly round us now

Chorus again
 We had nothing when He found us, we had nothing to recommend us
His grace is like an ocean, His gifts are overflowing
He will care for those who know Him, His promises are certain
We will not walk alone


I don't know about you but I get probably 40-50 some request for prayer a day on my facebook wall from all over the world.  Friends with dying family members, families who have lost it all because of a job loss.  Children being abused,  spouses left to care for children after their mate walks out.  Family and friends who are battling cancer.  Prayer request for missionaries for wisdom, strength to continue on in the face of danger.  On top of that there is the news, families grieving for their love one on a missing plane.  Soldiers fighting wars across the sea,  countries in civil war.  Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes (just had one today here in southern California), disasters everywhere.  Everything we hold valuable can be taken from us here in a moment here on this earth.        EXCEPT HIS LOVE. 


Roman 8:35-       Who will separate us from the love of Christ?  Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?  Verse 38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, verse 30 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 


Even though you may be suffering at this moment, even though you may feel separated from God because of your suffering,   you are not alone. His love follows you, pursues in you, dwells with you, keeps you, hugs you and does not forget you in your suffering. 


   Today I needed to hear the message in this song, how about you?






29 comments:

  1. Beautiful, Betty. I get a ton of prayer requests too...sometimes it is overwhelming just taking in all of the "needs". But the wonderful thing is, all we have to do is hand them over to Jesus, He can carry the load. Wonderful post!

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  2. YES, Betty! I needed to hear these words, also. Thank you for sharing. So glad I found you...I'm your newest follower. :)

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  3. This old world is broken with so many messed up lives. The comfort of Jesus is the only comfort many will be able to receive. The words of the song are beautiful, reminding us that although we were nothing yet HE created us into something wonderful. Thank you for sharing with us here at "Tell Me a Story."

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  4. Nannette, you are so encouraging. I am sure you have had your share of trials but just seeing the smile on your face cheers me up. You are so right, He can carry the load and I keep bringing Him plenty to carry. Blessings.

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  5. Cheryl...thanks for the visit, loved your site...your header with the quilt blowing in the wind made me homesick to see my Grandma again. Blessings my new blog sister.

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  6. Hazel, you are so right our world is so broken just waiting for Him to shout, take us home and fix the broken forever. What a time of rejoicing that will be, when we see Jesus. Blessings.

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  7. "Except His love…" Yep. That is our all in all. When this earth is passed and our bodies changed the constant will be His love… Beautiful song and lyrics. Ransomed indeed. Thanks, Betty.

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  8. Floyd, my ransomed brother...loved your post, you took the "taking the low road" to great heights with your writing.

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  9. Even though not my style (lol) the song was a good one and had great lyrics. Thanks for sharing it Betty. I am glad I have ONE who stands by me even though everything is upset.

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  10. Bill, one of the things I appreciate about the church we attend is the see themselves as a church full of broken people. It's one of the reason we feel like we belong there. Only He is perfect, only He. Thanks brother for the comment.

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  11. Betty--
    you are so RIGHT---we can lose everything here within a split second and yet HIS love---that abiding LOVE--is with us, just within the reach of a simple PRAYER..

    I am so touched to know there are so many requests for PRAYER that come your way---without question you ARE a Prayer Warrior~~~

    Each time I ask you for prayers-there is no hesitation--for I know they have been spoken and that HE knew the words before you uttered them... You are a true blessing Betty--a BLESSING...

    My recovery is SLOW--just taking it one day at a time.... But I am making progress and that is my answer to YOUR prayers!!! Love you so much...martha

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  12. Wonderful news Martha that you are progressing in the healing. Even though you battle a physical ailment you seem to recognize the real battle is with the heart. I know your testimony encourages those who read your posts and all you come in contact with, encourages us to keep ourselves in prayer. Bless my courageous wise hearted friend.

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  13. That Romans 8 section is just about my favorite part of the Words. Always filled with joy.

    When it comes to praying, I'm not doing it very directly. Mostly, I just lift the person, the situation up to the Lord and trust Him for the consequences, b/c He knows exactly what's going on in spirit, soul, and body ...and His heavenly situation with them... and that's all I can trust. You shared beautifully as usual.

    BTW, I'd sure like to connect with you somehow, sometime. I think we have a lot in common. You can grab my email any time, of course.

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  14. Caryjo, I will send you an email and we can keep in touch that way. Thanks for the comment. Blesisngs

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  15. Wonderful words in that song. When we're dealing with difficulties it can so often feel like God's love is far away. A favourite verse of mine has always been Psalm 34:18. It reminds me that it's often when we're at our most broken, and He seems farthest away, that He's truly closer than ever. Great post, Betty.

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  16. Micah, as soon as my blog page opens I listen to this song, start my morning with it, end my day with the precious truth...He loves me. Glad you stopped by...glad you enjoyed the message in the song. Hope all is well as you continue to ride that bus. Blessings my brother.

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  17. Romans 8 - the beautiful truths in that chapter!
    Thanks for sharing the song and linking up with Words of Life.

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  18. Really like your post...encouraged my heart to live for Him more. Blessings.

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  19. Hi Betty! This video is just stunning. What talent, and what a message.

    I think you must get so many requests because of your calm and prayerful personality. We all look for people to help us in our sorrows and celebrate our joys, and how wonderful that you are seen as a person who will willingly do that.

    I pray that you will always have that presence, and that you will be given the grace to continue to pray for those who are so desperate for it.
    Ceil

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  20. Ceil, congratulations on your article being posted, it was very good. Glad you like the song. I play it first thing when I open my computer in the morning and last thing before I go to bed at night. I have even ask a friend of mine to make me a sound tract so I can sing it. It's what is encouraging my heart lately. Even though, He loved us and will love us forever.

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  21. Wow what a beautiful song Betty! Thanks for sharing that video, it was a blessing to me today!

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  22. Hi Betty,

    I haven't heard that song before. Yes, there ares o many things to pray for too. Knowing that his love and his presence are constant are what bring hope and trust, huh?

    Settling in?

    Jennifer Dougan
    www.jenniferdougan.com

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  23. Caleb, glad you like the song. Also thanks for posting on the Ukraine. Wondered when you are scheduled to return and how that looks for you and the family with all the unrest? Praying.

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  24. Jennifer, love hearing from you. Yep we are settled in due to heavy prayers sent up on our behalf. Hope your move went well. Blessings.

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  25. Love hearing those beautiful voices singing that beautiful message. Yes, I need to hear this message today too. Every day.

    "Everything we hold valuable can be taken from us here in a moment here on this earth. EXCEPT HIS LOVE."
    I thank God for this!

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  26. Thanks Lisa for commenting. A friend of mine is making me a sound tract for this song so I can sing it. The theme, Even Though, runs through my head a lot. Blessings my sister.

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  27. Beautiful harmony and words. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  28. Thanks TC for the comment...blessings.

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  29. There is so much pain and suffering. But in Him there is hope and victory. Thanks for this beautiful reminder.

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