Heaven's Champion

There are so many things I could write for Easter. It is my favorite day of the year and I take joy in thinking of what it means. It is more than 'just another day', but a time in which I am able to deeply reflect on the salvation that was given to me (and anyone else who wishes to accept it through belief in Christ...see previous post) through Jesus' death and resurrection.

I have been reading a book titled "Heaven" by Randy Alcorn. You can guess the main topic I imagine, but he has opened my eyes to the amazing depth of the Resurrection. His victory over death not only broke the hold that the curse of sin has on mankind, but also on all of creation. At the Resurrection, the entire universe will be renewed. Christ's sacrifice is beyond mind blowing.

My words can not at this time accurately express my gratitude and joy in the gift of grace. There are numerous songs though that cause my spirit to swell with excitement. This is Easter, I thought I would share them with you.

Beautiful Savior (Casting Crowns)
All my days I will sing the song of gladness
Give my praise to the fountain of delights
For in my helplessness, you hear my cry
And waves of mercy poured down on my life

Beautiful Savior, wonderful counselor
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history
You're the way, the truth and the life
Star of the morning, glorious in holiness
You're the risen one, heaven's champion
And you reign, you reign
Over all

I will trust in the cross of my Redeemer
I will sing of the lamb that never fails
Of sins forgiven
Of conscience cleared
Of death defeated and life without end

Beautiful Savior, wonderful counselor
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history
You're the way, the truth and the life
Star of the morning, glorious in holiness
You're the risen one, heaven's champion
And you reign, you reign
Over all

Beautiful Beautiful Savior
Wonderful counselor, beautiful risen one

I long to be where the praise is never ending
Yearn to the will where the glory never fades
Where countless worshippers sing one song
And the voices of the nations
Sing worthy, worthy, worthy
Worthy beautiful beautiful one
Jesus you are worthy, beautiful, beautiful one
Jesus you're worthy, beautiful, beautiful one
You are worthy beautiful risen one

Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone (Chris Tomlin)
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But, God who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine

And Now My Lifesong Sings (Casting Crowns)
I once was lost, but now I'm found
I once was lost, but now I'm found
So far away, but I'm home now
I once was lost, but now I'm found
And now my lifesong sings

I once was blind, but now I see
I once was blind, but now I see
I don't know how, but when He touched me
I once was blind, but now I see

And now my lifesong sings
And now my lifesong sings
And now my lifesong sings

I once was dead, but now I live
I once was dead, but now I live
Now my life to You I give
Now my life to You I give
Now my life to You I give

Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Let my lifesong sing to You
REPEAT 3x

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