The Beautiful Exchange...

So this week I purchased the newest Hillsong Live Album "A Beautiful Exchange".  I have been listening to the tracks over and over again as I have been cruising around town.  Let me first say that I am so glad that we were created to worship and that you do not have to wait for Sunday morning.  No joke, I have been having church in my car.

As I have been listening to the various songs, the title track from the album has captured me in a wonderful way.  As I listen to the song, I find myself in the words.  I notice phrases reach me and impact my being.  Reflecting on the lyrics to Beautiful Exchange (written by: Joel Houston), I am captured once again by the God who refused to be distant and silent.  I am reminded of the God who fought for me with His mercy and who gave His life in a beautiful exchange.

No matter who you are, God's love made a way for you.  He has orchestrated the beautiful exchange.  We must simply be willing to sing "Holy are you God! Holy is Your name! With everything I've got, my heart will sing how I love you Lord."  Be captured!  Be captivated by the love of God, there is nothing else like it.  Check out the lyrics below, maybe they'll hit you like they have me.

You were near
Though I was distant
Disillusioned I was
Lost and insecure

Still mercy fought
For my attention
You were waiting at the door
Then I let you in

Trading your life
For my offenses
For my redemption
You carried all the blame

Breaking the curse
Of our condition
Perfection took our place

Chorus:
When only love could make a way
You gave your life in a beautiful exchange

My burden erased
My life forgiven
There is nothing that could take this love away
And my only desire and sole ambition
Is to love you just the same

Bridge:
Holy are you God
Holy is your name
With everything I’ve got
My heart will sing how I love you