SUCH LOVE

Artist Gustav Semler, a dear friend.
This painting hangs in our chapel at work! 

How can YOU love 
a sinner such as I?
For in your Holy Presence 
I would surely die
If it were not for Jesus Christ 
who gave His life for me,
Who took my place on Calvary, 
whose death has set me free!

I do not understand 
such faithful love,
That cleansed my heart
and set my course for heaven above.
There simply are no words 
that can express
My deepest gratitude and happiness!

Karin Ristau

Comments

Bernie said…
A beautiful poem my friend, your love of God just flows through your words.......:-) Hugs
February 19, 2010 at 10:38 PM
George said…
You're right -- such love can't be understood, only felt and believed.
February 20, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Linda said…
Yes Karin...how can He love us with such love?...It is hard to understand...but I am so thankful ((smile))

Loved your poem.
February 20, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
Oh Karin, How can our loving God really LOVE a sinner like me???? Isn't that amazing that God DOES love us, with all of our faults and flaws.... Thanks be to God!!!!

Hope you have a great weekend and week ahead. We are headed to Arkansas tomorrow.
Hugs,
Betsy
February 20, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Louise | Italy said…
A lovely thought, Karin. For me this is exressed in the hymn, My Song is Love Unknown.
February 21, 2010 at 12:50 AM
C. JoyBell C. said…
Oh but The Father does not look at us and see sin. Jesus became our sin so that we may become His righteousness. When The Father looks at us, it is the righteousness of Jesus He sees! :)
February 21, 2010 at 3:37 AM
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