Had it not been . . . . from "His Kindness Year Round"

Let me share a little story . . . . .

A few weeks ago, I recalled a remarkable song that caused a powerful experience in my life several years ago . . .  so step back in time a few years . . .

 

A sweet friend introduced me to a ‘homegrown’ (North Carolina) gospel singing group by giving me one of their CDs.  

I was working on a home project, listening to the CD.  I knew there were several difficult circumstances upon the horizon.  I felt deflated, not able to see the end in sight, thinking too strongly in the flesh and my inability to get things accomplished.  Notice, I’m heavily emphasizing how I could not do the tasks set before me.  I wasn’t holding dear the faith in the Lord that HE would accomplish it all; that I was not alone. 

Then, this song began to play.  I literally dropped to my knees and began to cry.  That was one of those eye opener, ‘light bulb’ moments for me.  I will never forget that day.  Whenever I hear this song, the same Holy Spirit that was with me at that moment fully continues to engulf me now in His love and protection and comfort.  Shout it!

Had It Not Been

Just suppose God searched through Heaven,
And couldn't find one willing to be,
The supreme sacrifice that was needed,
That would buy eternal life for you and me

Had it not been for a place called Mount Calvary,
Had it not been for the old rugged cross,
Had it not been for a man called Jesus,
Then forever my soul would be lost

Well I'm so glad He was willing to drink His bitter cup,
Although He prayed "Father let it pass from me",
And I'm so glad He never called Heaven's angels,
From these hands, Pulled the nails that torment me

John 19:17-18a "Carrying the cross by Himself, He went to the place called Place of the Skull (in Hebrew, Golgotha).  There they nailed Him to the cross."

Prayerfully, your sister in Him,

Robin