How Deep the Father's Love

Today in class Dr. Seamands had us stand and worship singing this song. Every time he has us do that I smile. I am continuously reminded what a blessing it is to learn about Jesus from people who love Jesus. I'll never forget the first time I printed out the instructions to my Church History Module and the professor closed with a prayer for us. I was moved to tears in that moment. At that point I had never had a learning experience that was integrated into my faith. I value my intellect, and I always grieved that I had to compartmentalize my faith in my academic studies. Sometimes, I had to fight just to be who I am. I grew immensely at UGA spiritually, but that was never encouraged in the classroom. It happened in the classroom, but it was never encouraged. I was reminded what a blessing it is to rejoice in the goodness of God's love with my professor. These are not dead facts that I am learning. This is the Truth.


How Deep The Father's Love For Us lyrics

How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
(REPEAT)

Soundtrack: How Deep the Father's Love, Phillips Craig & Dean