"The Boasting"

Hold me now
In the hands that created the heavens
Find me now
Where the grace runs deep as your scars

You pulled me from the clay
You set me on the rock
Called me by your name
And made my heart whole again

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So here I stand, high in surrender
I need you now
Hold my heart, now and forever
My soul cries out

Once I was broken
But you loved my whole heart through
Sin has no hold on me
'Cause your grace holds me now

And that grace
Owns the ground where the grave did
Where all my shame remains
Left for dead in your wake

You crashed those age-old gates
You left no stone unturned
You stepped out of that grave
And shouldered me all the way (come on)

So here I stand, high in surrender
I need you now
Hold my heart, now and forever
My soul cries out....

SONG BY: Hillsong UNITED, Aodhan King, Tayá

I found myself intrigued, whilst listening to the lyrics of this song for about the hundredth time. As I pondered over the lyrics word for word, it was evident that these writers knew a truth.  This could only be told by lived experiences of their own shame and scars, and their only way of escaping was through the unconditional love of Jesus. I am pierced by the deepness of these words every time I listen. - because for most of us who had to endure scars of our own, here is an anthem of praise for us to declare we're no longer broken! Instead, He grants us freedom to boast in Him, with all confidence that by God's power, we're made whole.

1 Corinthians 1:31 says, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." In this powerful verse, Paul echoes the profound wisdom of Jeremiah 9:24. When we speak of "boasting in the Lord," we are called to celebrate His incredible attributes and goodness. It's about recognizing and sharing what He has accomplished, what He is actively doing, and the glorious promises He holds for our future. This is not mere pride in ourselves; instead, it is a joyful acknowledgment of God's unmatched ability to shine through our weaknesses, reminding us that His strength is made perfect in our flaws. SO LET US PROUDLY BOAST IN HIM WITH OUR WHOLE HEARTS!!