How vast beyond all measure

I'm discouraged tonight. I can't really cover that up well, so I'll just lay it out there. It bothers me so much when I see friends just walk away from Christ. It bothers me that so many people don't get Jesus. It bothers me that sin that used to bother dear friends....don't anymore. It's like their hearts are numb. And it doesn't just "bother" me, it hurts. 


But then God leads me to where I am right now....a state of frustration, and this song starts playing......



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 mocing 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 inJesus 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




Basically, I don't have a whole lot more to write except I am humbled. A friend had this posted as his status tonight: "When you fail, don't be afraid to look foolish in the eyes of men. Let go and let the grace of God define who you are."


Yeah. So that's a bit into my heart tonight.

Ally