No matter what we’ve done, no matter where we find ourselves in life, the Lord can rescue us, transform us, and bring us to a place of beauty and joy. He deserves all our love and praise.
A dear friend of mine with chronic illness asked me to write a song about our Savior's suffering in Gethsemane. This song is the result of that request.
I always feel so close to heaven when I hold a new little baby and look into their eyes, so full of potential and love. All of us were sweet innocent children once, but then life happens. Through the grace of Jesus Christ, we all have a way to overcome and know who we really are…a child of God.
In a year that has been challenging for so many, I wanted to write a song of praise and joy for The One who gets us through all darkness and brings light, love, and hope to our lives, no matter what is happening.
This song connects the story of Jesus' birth to a personal testimony of faith. Though I wasn’t there in Bethlehem, I testify that I know He lives today, guiding me to live with love and service.
I have so much love for family and friends, even when they make choices different from what I believe. It is hard to know how to pray in these circumstances, but I know God knows and loves everyone more than me, and I trust Him. As the pastor, Dave Willis, said, When I'm worried, it's usually because I'm trying to do…