Never a loss...

He didn't die on the cross, so we would live in fear...
He died on the cross, so our hearts would be filled with joyful tears.

He didn't die on the cross, so our tomorrow's outcome would consume...
He died on the cross, so instead our hope blooms

He didn't die on the cross, to leave us alone...
He died on the cross, to bring comfort to our heart's groan.

He didn't die on the cross, so we would barely get by...
He died on the cross, so our spirits will forever live and not die

He didn't die on the cross, so hate prevails...
He died on the cross, so love and mercy can dwell

He didn't die on the cross, to have us feel defeated...
He died on the cross, so sin and death are cheated.

He didn't die on the cross, so working and doing are something we dread...
He died on the cross, to make serving others our life giving bread.

He didn't die on the cross, so we can go halfway and not overcome...
He died to on the cross, for us to remain in His Kingdom.


So help us Lord to remember that with dying to self, picking up the cross, brings the power of You alive in us, and that is never a loss.

When You say come and rest, should I be working so hard?
When You say love, rest, did You want hands or my heart?
'Cause I have done my best and still I miss the mark
But I remember You said it's done
So I come

Lindsay McCaul
"Come Rest"