the life you gave

dear Lord
as i think of the empty cross
and the empty grave
i am thankful for the life you gave
to make us complete
to make us whole
for me you gave your all
in my place you took the fall
a sacrifice so that we may live
a life of abundance that you give
even through our pains and sufferings
you are still there 
you make us strong 
you make us brave
thank you for 
the life that you gave. 


New International Version
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full

Jesus  did not just talk about love, He demonstrated His mercy and compassion by suffering and surrendering His life so that we could live.
Amen

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Date: 2/25/2025 1:01:00 AM
Thank you, Diane, for the truth about Jesus. Reminds me of the old song 'Turn your eyes upon Jesus...'
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Diane Christian
Date: 2/25/2025 1:04:00 AM
thank you. life is full of ups and downs and any of our daily struggles and he is the only one we count on.
Date: 2/19/2025 8:18:00 AM
Excellent poem Diane. We cant earn our way to heaven. Only that great gift given to us by His sacrifice. Well said. God Bless
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Diane Christian
Date: 2/19/2025 9:09:00 PM
thank you. this was inspired by the song oh happy day. as i was liatening to it it. i like songs where you can reflect upon. hw saved us only by Grace. Amen
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