Cornerstone

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus’ name

Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong, in the Saviour’s love
Through the storm
He is Lord, Lord of all

When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil

Then He shall come with trumpets sound
Oh, may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless, stand before the throne

This song has really been speaking to me this season. Along with some other songs, it’s one of the few that I’ve had looping on my music player everyday as I go through my work.

To be honest, it’s kept me going.

It’s not been an easy time at all. But this time, at least I haven’t retreated into my turtle shell until the storm blows over like I’m prone to do. I used to put an emotional wall between my situations and feelings, and I remember my mantra would always be “like water off a duck’s back”.

It’s different this time round.

When I’ve felt rejected or hurt by people, I’ve kept on loving.

When I’ve felt unappreciated and burnt out, I’ve kept on serving.

When I’ve felt a disconnect in where I fit into my workplace, I’ve kept my hands busy.

When I’ve felt like nothing’s breaking through in my side business, I’ve kept hustling.

When I’ve felt completely disrespected, I’ve kept leading.

When I’ve felt tired out, I’ve kept on planning fun activities with the family maintaining an active lifestyle.

Doing all this doesn’t make things easier by any means. It means digging deeper and pushing harder, it means waking up when it’s easier to slumber, it means going against what you would naturally feel like doing and taking the extra effort necessary.

And it’s been worth it. There’s not many seasons I’ve gone through in my life where there’s been a combination of rough, stormy seas and…so. much. joy.

The only reason is that Jesus is my Lord, my Saviour and my Cornerstone. He is my foundation and I find rest in Him. He is my only hope and I can be anchored in Him. He is faithful, trustworthy and so much grace is found in Him.

All glory to God.

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