Living in an unraveling world

Right now I am listening to random Christian songs, and at the moment "Still The Cross" by FFH is playing. It is such a powerful song when you really listen to the lyrics. Basically it says that no matter what happens in this world, the cross will still stand as a tower of hope over us. It will always remind us that we are not alone in our troubles. Jesus paid our debt and because of His selfless sacrifice we will be able to leave this unraveling world and enter into the perfect peace in Heaven with Him. It is so comforting to me. There have been days recently when I just can't see myself going on living in this world. There is hardly any good news anymore. However, a beacon of Light shines on me, and it fills my heart with encouragement and comfort.

Now "You Were There" also by FFH is playing. This is one of my all time favorite songs. If you haven't heard it before, stop reading this and go listen to it. It is an amazing song with an even more amazing message. When you stop to think about it, God has always been there for everything. He was there in the garden of Eden, His heart broken because He knew what Adam and Eve had done and how it would shape the world. He was there when Abraham stood poised over his son, ready to kill him in an instant. He was with David when he faced the impossible - a giant threatening his land. He was right next to Daniel in the lions' den, whispering words of comfort in his ear. He was there when Israel turned to idols. He was there when they repented and cried out to Him - though He knew it wouldn't last. He was there that night when His perfect Son, who had taken the body of a man, was hanging on the cross, unrecognizable. He turned His back on His Son. Such a heartwrenching pain filled Him. It is a pain unknown to man. It is a pain that would kill us. He is there with us... in the corners of the classroom talking about unnecessary stuff. He is there when we are gossiping about a "friend." He is there when that word slips out of our mouths, and we only laugh about it. He is there when we are crying our eyes out. He is there when our heart is so filled with pain that we feel like exploding. He is there to hold our hands and dry our tears even when we don't acknowledge His presence. He is with us at every moment of our existence. There is nothing that we can do to escape Him.

Here are some other songs that I have listened to, and I really believe you should listen to them to. They are amazing.

"Uncommon" by Greg Long and Kristy Starling
"Feels Like Redemption" by Michael English
"On My Cross" by FFH
"Your Grace Still Amazes Me" by Philips, Craig and Dean
"When God Ran" by Philips, Craig and Dean
"In Not Of" by Avalon
"Healing Rain" by Michael W. Smith
"I Can Only Imagine" by Mercyme
"From the Inside Out" by Hillsong
"He Reigns" by Newsboys
"Only Grace" by Matthew West

If you would like more, let me know. I know of tons more. =)