Illness

Lately I have been having a lot of health problems. I have learned a lot about trusting in God during this time though I am still a work in progress! God is really working me over to just LOVE time in the Bible. My hunger for the things are God is renewed and strengthened!

Sunday I really did not want to go to church. My body was weak and weary and so was my spirit. Just walking, (err riding) into the building was overwhelming. But once there I could just feel myself being encouraged. The goodness and grace of God just washed away so many concerns and lies in my mind. We sang "All I Have is Christ". I kept waking up singing the song that night. God is so good, and He LOVES me. Not just loves me in the impersonal way that I used to think, but me, Lisa, specifically and affectionately. God really DOES work ALL things for the good of those who love Him. You can listen to part of the song both on iTunes and at the Sovereign Grace site. This really is an amazing song.

All I Have Is Christ

I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still

But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God’s love displayed
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life

Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone
And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands
Could never come from me
Oh Father, use my ransomed life
In any way You choose
And let my song forever be
My only boast is You

© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI)