Friday, September 14, 2007

Travis Cottrell - In Christ Alone

I wanted to share this song with everyone. I first heard it during one of our first visits to the church we go to now. We had just come out of a difficult season, our second miscarriage, and the words to this song ministered to me in such a deep way. They still do. It is the Gospel message, the message of hope and peace. The truth of the Gospel is that we are loved and completely accepted by God through Jesus' death on the cross. Our struggles and sin no longer define us, and we do not have to fear or feel guilty because of our sin. He is our Comforter and He is the Giver of Peace. When I hear the words to this song, or the gospel message preached, I am just reminded that in God alone is our hope. I don't have to worry about the future and what it holds. He is the One in control here and always has been. I can fall back and let go because He is trustworthy. "I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord...plans to give you a future and a hope."

I hope you all enjoy it, and that it reminds you of all that Christ has done for us to allow us to stand before God guiltless and righteous..... How awesome!! I can't help but feel better when I think about that!

(If the website music continues to play when you start the video, just scroll to the bottom of your screen until you see "sonific songspot" on the right side. Then click "pause".)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Knowing the story behind that song for you, that is a powerful post. I love that song, too. I wish I could grasp the words better than I do. One day we will...

Gram said...

Very beautiful, Jan, thank you. I was also inspired by some of the things you said. I printed some of it out and am going to keep it in a prominent place to remind me.
Love you,
Mom