My friend halfway around the world just returned from a ladies' retreat. Her time away renewed her spirit and recharged her mind. She shared a video of  the Gaither Vocal Band (and company) singing the hymn "I Then Shall Live" and man, it got to me. 


I then shall live as one who's been forgiven.

I'll walk with joy to know my debts are paid.
I know my name is clear before my Father; 
I am His child and I am not afraid.
So, greatly pardoned, I'll forgive my brother;
The law of love I gladly will obey.

I then shall live as one who's learned compassion.
I've been so loved, that I'll risk loving too.
I know how fear builds walls instead of bridges;
I'll dare to see another's point of view.
And when relationships demand commitment,
Then I'll be there to care and follow through.

Your Kingdom come around and through and in me;
Your power and glory, let them shine through me.
Your Hallowed Name, O may I bear with honor,
And may Your living Kingdom come in me.
The Bread of Life, O may I share with honor,
And may You feed a hungry world through me.

Amen, Amen, Amen.

Some day these words will ring True in the most pure, joyous, wholesome way we'll ever know. Wow.