Resurrected in Christ - "I Then Shall Live As If...."

During this Easter Season as the spring buds of warmer days loom on the horizon, Christians around the world are worshiping and celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Messiah, Son of God, Holy Servant Leader. The 40 Lenten days of self-denial, personal, and communal reflections carried us into the Holiest days of the year. As we journey through these days and on through the year, I find myself reflecting on Pastor Melinda's Easter Day message, and on the One who created us in God's image.

In the midst of these thoughts, once again I hear the question.....What does it mean to live our lives as if Christ truly took on the sins of all humankind?.....as if God truly is merciful?....as if we are walking with God in the dailyness of our lives?....as if we have been Resurrected in Christ?

Some time ago I came across the following song which responds in kind to these thoughts. I am a music lover and believe music can reach across language barriers and into the human heart and spirit. I was moved by these words and hope in some way they will also touch you.

I Then Shall Live As One Who's Been Forgiven
(printed with permission by Gather Copyright Management. 2011)

I then shall live as one who's been forgiven.
I'll walk with joy to know my debts are paid.
I know my name is clear before my God;
I am God's child and I am not afraid.
So, greatly pardoned, I'll forgive my brother (and sister);
The law of love I gladly will obey.

I then shall live as one who's learned compassion.
I've been so loved, that I'll risk loving too.
I know how fear builds walls instead of bridges;
I'll dare to see another's point of view.
And when relationships demand commitment,
Then I'll be there to care and follow through.

Your Kingdom come around and through and in me;
Your power and glory, let them shine through me.
Your Hallowed Name, O may I bear with honor,
And may Your living Kingdom come in me.
The Bread of Life, O may I share with honor,
And may You feed a hungry world through me.

Amen.

In Easter's Blessings.....Shalom,
Susan Moss

See the choir of Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX sing it here:
http://youtu.be/7v5xGPbTCyA