Saturday, July 06, 2013

By Your Side - Tenth Avenue North

Listened to a WOW Christian Hits CD today while driving back from the store and became re-acquainted with this great song!  This song so beautifully shares the love, grace, sacrifice, mercy and redemption of Jesus Christ! The lyrics contain the gospel message that so many lost souls desperately need to hear today!

I love to memorize the lyrics to great Christian songs because sometimes, it can be a wonderful way to share the message of salvation with others.  I enjoy driving in my car, and singing along with the lyrics.  The song and meaning of the message stays on my mind for the rest of the day. It is a sweet way to worship!

When I think of Jesus' question, "Who do you say that I am?"** ... the following portion of this song reminds me of why he asks us that question.  How one answers it will determine where we each will  ultimately exist eternally.  Each person's eternal destiny rests in accepting or rejecting Christ.

Look at these hands at my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life...


Love and God bless,

~  Christine


Lyrics:

"By Your Side"
Why are you striving these days
Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away

Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching
As if I'm not enough
To where will you go child
Tell me where will you run
To where will you run

'Cause I'll be by your side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you

Look at these hands at my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life

And I'll be by your side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you

Here at my side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you

'Cause I, I love you
I want you to know
That I, yeah I'll love you
I'll never let you go, no, no

And I'll be by your side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you

Here at my side wherever you fall
In the dead of night whenever you call
And please don't fight these hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you
Here at my side, my hands are holding you
Ohhh...


**

Mat 16:15  He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

Mar 8:29  He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”

Luk 9:20     He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.”

Dear reader...what is your answer?

2 comments:

steve said...

What a great post Christine! I hope you and your family are having a great Sunday afternoon.

Christinewjc said...

Thanks Steve! We are having a relaxing day. Heard a great sermon message this morning and it prepares me in continuing to fight the good fight.