The One who rescued me

I was cleaning up the house when one of my favorite songs came on and I was drawn once again into His arms and stopped cleaning. I'd never heard the song before Michael put it on my "cleaning playlist" but now I can listen to it over and over and over again, and I do! (in fact, I usually only make it half way through the song before I start over) I love the way it sounds and the way it is sung, but the lyrics are so powerful. Every bit, every word. "I was lost, in darkness found You ransomed my heart and I will sing, You are my Strength, You are my Deliverer, The One who rescued me, You are my Hope, You are my Redeemer, Your love has set me free." What an amazing God who forgives our deepest, darkest sin and loves us just the same. Who rescues us from pain, addictions, hurt, loss of a loved one, illness, hell and our sins. He gives us hope when we are lost in our sin and suffering and can't take one more step. I have "Hope" tattooed largely across my left ribcage. I got it a few years ago to remind me that as a child of God, I will always  have hope. Always. "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 What an awesome truth. I pray you find renewed hope and truth in reading this and listening to this song. Take a few moments to reflect. Do you trust Him to be your Strength, Deliverer, and Hope? What has God rescued you from? As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, don't forget his crucifixion. Never forget there is One who loves you so much He died a unimaginable death to rescue you from of life of sin and pain. He is the One that rescued you. Bless the Lord, oh my soul.

 Son of man, Son of righteousness
King of the earth for sinners slain
I was lost, in darkness found
You ransomed my heart and I will sing

(You are )my Strength, (You are)my Deliverer
The One who rescued me
(You are) my Hope, (You are)my redeemer
Your love has set me free
(Thats why i will)
Bless the Lord oh my soul 

In the splendor of Your Majesty
from deep within my spirit sings, holy holy
Holy holy
Bless the Lord oh my soul