i will rise ...

I was riding into work today and Chris Tomlin’s song “I Will Rise” came on the radio! I love the song and have heard a million times (once even live in concert) but for some reason today it spoke volumes to me! I am doing the Experiencing God Study which is amazing. I am refreshing my mind and heart in what it means to have a “love” relationship with my precious Lord! Throughout the past three weeks I have prayed and asked Him to allow me to experience Him in a way I have never experienced Him before. Praise be to Him that He hears and answers our prayers! With that being said, I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to do this study with a group of wonderful and extraordinary women. They each touch my life in different ways. Isn’t it amazing to have women surrounding you that have a passion for the Lord and a passion for His word! If you don’t have any gals like that I strongly suggest you pray for God to bring them into your life! It will change you … Trust me! Ok, I have diverted! That is so me ….

Ok so where was I? Oh yeah driving into work, hearing “I Will Rise” and it speaking volumes! … This overwhelming reverence to My Jesus came over me as the Holy Spirit in that moment allowed the words of that song speak so loudly to my heart! The lyrics are as follows:

“I Will Rise” – Chris Tomlin
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"

[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

…. This is my heart’s cry! Praise God Jesus has overcome and the tomb is overwhelmed. Where would I be had the victory not been won and had He not risen from the dead? Because of Him…Because of all He did … I can and will rise when He calls my name! How great will that day be when I am standing before my Father, the God of all Creation and can fall on my knees before Him in worship giving Him the praise He so greatly deserves? Oh what a glorious day that will be! I long to hear the voice of many angels sing and the cry of every longing heart, “Worthy is the Lamb”! ….

“And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise” ….

Will you rise? …My prayer is that as we live our lives here on earth we are found faithful. That we worship Him now in this life in preparation for our eternal life! That we long to serve Him daily. That we never look at our lives or our situations except against the backdrop of the cross. That we pursue a love relationship with our Heavenly Father! That we cry out to Him, “Worthy, Worthy is the Lamb” …..