Jesus gave His life for me
It came at a great cost
His amazing love was revealed
In His death upon the cross
I thanked Him and I praised Him
When I became born again
He gave my life a purpose
He rescued me from my sin
I rejoiced walking with Him
As I made that easy choice
I wanted to know Him more
I needed to hear His voice
But that is when He spoke to me
A word from His heart I found
He showed me my true calling
A cross laying on the ground
I said Jesus what is this?
You previously paid the price
Why is there another cross?
I thought just one would suffice
I began to look in His Word
And I saw Luke 9:23
Let each one take up his cross
If they desire to follow me
I said Jesus please hear me out
My flesh do I need to deny
I want to live for you Lord
But do I really have to die?
Lord I am not called to die
I am only called to live
I believe that your precious life
Is the only life to give
He reminded me of Peter
His call was not just to preach
He was crucified upside down
His arms would extend and reach
A Christian walk of sacrifice
Where many will turn away
They want God but not the cross
So the price they will not pay
There was a kernel of wheat
Mentioned in John 12:24
But if that kernel falls and dies
It will then produce much more
I knelt down and grabbed hold
I embraced that cross of wood
I laid it high upon my back
I carried it like I should
Bearing that cross was not easy
But this walk I would accept
I desired to bring Him glory
As I walked slowly step by step
Heavier the cross became
The journey long in its length
But I noticed something happened
The Spirit of God gave me strength
Though it was uncomfortable
There was a strength from above
An inward knowing that nothing
Can separate me from His love