Blessed Is the One

On Saturday, I spoke to the women of Grace Community Church of Ashburn, Virginia, on the topic of being contented or contentious. We began worshiping the Lord in song with one of my favorite worship songs, "Blessed Is the One." I can never get that song out of my head whenever I hear it, so it's been two days now of pondering these wonderful truths:

Blessed is the one whose sins are overcome
Whom God has sheltered deep within His grace
Blessed is the one who trusts in God the Son
His steadfast love the sinner’s hiding place

Jesus, Your blood covers all my sin
Jesus, Your love draws my heart to sing
What a Savior, Jesus

I will always hide at my Savior’s side
I find my refuge in His sovereign care
When the waters rise, God will hear my cries
His steadfast love will hold me safely there

What I love is the poetic emphasis on the steadfast love of Jesus. Without that as our heart's focus, it is nearly impossible to be contented. May that be your focus today, too.

("Blessed is the One" is from the Psalms CD by Sovereign Grace Music. You can listen to the song, download the sheet music, or purchase a CD or MP3 from the Sovereign Grace store.)

Comments

[Becky]

I just found you and have been blessed already!
This goes right along with some things I am dealing with, and has ministered to my heart! Thank you so much, Carolyn! It's great to meet you! I think I am going to get your book, too!

Blessings,
Becky