The Object of Your Love
Apart from God, a slave to sin,
My guilt too much to bear,
My heart has found no hope within,
And peace gives way to care.
Yet now I see Your broken form upon dark Calvary.
It was my fault that You were torn;
You proved Your love for me.
With contrite heart I bow in shame
Before my God above.
Without regard for His great name,
I've sinned against His love.
Yet now my Savior's words I hear within this holy place,
"My friend, there is no need to fear,
You're at the Throne of Grace."
And when I feel my heart would break
For grief within my soul,
Help me to know there's no mistake;
My God is in control.
Yet now I feel eternal arms supporting me inside.
You are a shade from every harm,
You'll never leave my side.
Now I am Yours, and You are mine,
O precious thought to me!
The priceless gift of love divine provides security.
The life I owe such mercy could never be enough.
But thank you, Lord, for making me
The object of Your Love.
Words by: Andy Gleiser, Music by: Greg Habegger
Copyright 2010 by THE WILDS
I am thankful for song writers whose words fit together beautifully with music. I am thankful for music and lyrics, for hands and heart to pray when the mind and voice can find no words. This is such a beautiful and meaningful song that the Lord has been using in my life over the past few weeks. The words ring so true--apart from God I am a slave to sin, and my guilt is more than I can bear. I wander away and sin against His great name; yet, through all of my willfulness and pride Christ still made me (and makes me) an object of His love. He paid the price for all of my sin on Calvary; He bought me with His blood. As His child He will not let me wander far from Him. He wraps me with His love and tells me that I am His. His promises are faithful. His plans are always good. His presence never leaves. His love is perfect; it will never grow nor shrink.
When I consider all of these amazing blessing that God has given, when I see God's love in light of my sinfulness, I am amazed and shamed. He has done so much for me. How can I doubt His love? How can I seek security in anything else? Because I lose sight of His character and who He is.
"How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures." Psalm 36:7-8
