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Jesus Paid It All: A Devotional & A Beautiful Song

Jesus Paid It All! 

Never build your case for forgiveness on the idea that God is our Father and He will forgive us because He loves us. That contradicts the revealed truth of God in Jesus Christ. It makes the Cross unnecessary, and the redemption “much ado about nothing.” God forgives sin only because of the death of Christ. God could forgive people in no other way than by the death of His Son, and Jesus is exalted as Savior because of His death. “We see Jesus . . . for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor . . .” (Hebrews 2:9). The greatest note of triumph ever sounded in the ears of a startled universe was that sounded on the Cross of Christ— “It is finished!” (John 19:30). That is the final word in the redemption of humankind.” – Oswald Chambers

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But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5 NKJV

Jesus Paid It All

“IT IS FINISHED”

(Author – Unknown)
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A drop of blood fell to the ground
And it told the ground – It is finished

And the ground told the grass
It is finished

And the grass told the herbs
It is finished

And the herbs told the trees
It is finished

And the trees told the birds
It is finished

And the birds told the clouds
It is finished

And the clouds told the stars
It is finished

And the stars told the angels
It is finished

And the angels told ….

Alan Jackson Soulful Rendition of “How Great Thou Art” (Official Live)

Be blessed by this soulful rendition of multi-awarded famous country singer, Alan Jackson, of one of the most popular hymns How Great Thou Art. This hymn was written in the home of author and editor, Carl Boberg, a member of the Swedish Parliament from 1912 to 1931. The song was known in several countries before it finally reached the shores of the United States. This hymn orbited around the world by way of the Billy Graham New York City Crusade where it was sung 99 times.

Video: Alan Jackson How Great Thou Art

About Alan Jackson

Alan Jackson was born in the small town of Newnan, Georgia, on October 17, 1958. He grew up singing gospel music, both in church and at home with his family. As a teenager, he performed locally as part of a country duo. He left school to work and married his high-school sweetheart, Denise, who worked as an airline stewardess. In 1989, Jackson became the first artist signed to Arista’s new country division. Jackson’s debut album, Here in the Real World, was issued in 1990. It became a platinum-selling hit on the strength of four Top Five hits. He also released “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow,” “Wanted,” and “I’d Love You All Over Again.” He shot to full-fledged superstardom with the follow-up, 1991’s Don’t Rock the Jukebox. This song was number one smash that year. Jackson’s many industry awards include the CMA award for entertainer of the year in 1995, 2002, and 2003. In addition, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017.

How Great Thou Art Lyrics

Alan Jackson

Oh Lord my God
When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds
Thy hands have made


I see the stars
I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout
The universe displayed

Then sings my soul
My Saviour, God, to Thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art
Then sings my soul
My Saviour, God, to Thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art

When Christ shall come
With shouts of acclamation
And take me home
What joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim my God
How great Thou art

Then sings my soul
My Saviour, God, to Thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art
Then sings my soul
My Saviour, God, to Thee
How great Thou art
How great Thou art

How great Thou art


Alan Jackson How great Thou Art Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Stuart Keene Hine

How Great Thou Art lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Song trust Ave, Capitol Christian Music Group

Josh Turner – I Serve A Savior (Live from Gaither Studios)

Be encouraged by this beautiful gospel song beautifully performed by top country singer, Josh Turner. He is an MCA Nashville recording artist and multi-platinum-selling star and was influenced by iconic country singers: Randy Travis, John Anderson, Johnny Cash, Vern Gosdin, and Hank Williams. 

Raised in Hannah, South Carolina, Josh Turner started singing in church, taking the bass part in the Thankful Hearts quartet. Following his graduation from Hannah-Pamplico High School, he enrolled in Francis Marion University in nearby Florence, South Carolina. After a short spell at FMU, he decamped to Nashville, where he attended Belmont University and began to make inroads into country music, particularly after discovering Hank Williams’ music through the school’s library. Josh’s career gained momentum after his college graduation. He worked his way to a debut at the Grand Ole Opry on December 21, 2001, where he performed “Long Black Train,” an original inspired by Hank.

I Serve A Savior Lyrics

Josh Turner

God sent his only Son to save us
He died upon a cross for all our sin
I praise the precious name of Jesus
He walked out of the grave they laid him in

I serve a Savior
It’s what I was made for
His grace and love I don’t deserve
I will be faithful
Humble and grateful
My life is greater ’cause I serve a Savior

This world can be so full of heartache
The pain, it causes cuts just like a knife
Aw, but the Bible says
“The one who loves his life will lose it
And the one who hates his life in this world
Will keep it for eternal life”
“If anyone serves me, he must follow me
Where I am, there my servant will also be”
“If anyone serves me, the Father will honour him”

I serve a Savior
It’s what I was made for
His grace and love I don’t deserve
I will be faithful
Humble and grateful
My life is greater ’cause I serve a Savior
My life is greater ’cause I serve a Savior

Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Mark Narmore / Josh Turner I Serve A Savior lyrics © Oven Music Inc, Oven Music, Inc.

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Merle Haggard – One Day At A Time (Country Gospel Song)

Legendary and Award Winning Country Music Artist Merle Haggard did a wonderful version of this timeless gospel hymn, One Day at a Time. Such a blessing to hear a gospel song from a man who may have messed up in the past. His voice conveys a heart that is healed and brings a powerful message out this song. Indeed, we are only human who can easily fall, but we have a perfect Savior, Jesus Christ, who can emphatize with us as long as we continue to trust and follow Him. Be blessed.

One Day at a Time Lyrics

Merle Haggard

I’m only human I’m just a man
Help me to believe in what I could be and all that I am
Show me the stairway that I have to climb
Lord for my sake teach me to take one day at a time
One day at a time sweet Jesus that’s all I’m asking from you
Give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do
Yesterday’s gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time

Do you remember when you walked among men
Well Jesus you know if you’re looking below it’s worse now than then
Pushing and shoving crawding my mind
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time
One day at a time sweet Jesus that’s all I’m asking from you
Give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do
Yesterday’s gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
Yes just for my sake teach me to take one day at a time

Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Damon Albarn / Robert Delnaja One Day at a Time lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network

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NBA Superstar Stephen Curry Shares His Story When He First Accepted Jesus Christ

My faith is tested on the court as much as it is in life – Stephen Curry

For many basketball fans, the name Stephen Curry is one of the most famous names of the game. He is is one the best shooters of the NBA scoring massive points and leading his team. Wardell StephenStephCurry II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A six-time NBA All-Star, he has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice and won three NBA championships with the Warriors. Outside the court, Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry Speech Receiving His MVP

Watch this video of Stephen Curry when he was named as the MVP 2014-2015 NBA Season. In his speech he said: “I’m His humble servant. I can’t say it enough how important my faith is to how I play the game.”

To excel at the highest level – or any level, really – you need to believe in yourself. – Stephen Curry

“I do a little sign on the court every time I make a shot or a good pass and I pound my chest and point to the sky – it symbolizes that I have a heart for God. It’s something that my mom and I came up with in college and I do it every time I step on the floor as a reminder of who I’m playing for.” – Stephen Curry quote

“Make sure you live in the moment and work your butt off every single day, and I hope I inspire people all around the world to just be themselves, be humble and be grateful for all the blessings in your life.” – Stephen Curry

“I’m not the guy who’s afraid of failure. I like to take risks, take the big shot and all that.” – Stephen Curry