The RenewaNation Review 2024 VOL. 16 NO. 2 | Page 47

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS No point on the faith journey is more important than the pinnacle of the cross . In fact , without this stop , there isn ’ t a walk of faith but only aimless wandering . Ephesians 2:8-9 says , “ For it is by grace you have been saved , through faith — and this is not from yourselves , it is the gift of God — not by works , so that no one can boast ” ( NIV ).
God is calling our children to saving faith . We can partake in this beautiful work as we guide them to the One who “ so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son ” ( John 3:16 NKJV ). Our musical journey through Scripture should regularly return to the anthem of Christ ’ s deliverance . May the song on our children ’ s lips be a melody of saving grace .
For God so loved the world He gave His one and only son That whosoever believes in Him They will not perish They will have everlasting life He loves us God loves us more than we could know He loves us He gave His son Jesus would come To give it all No greater love
-God So Loved from Hidden In My Heart , Volume III
MOVE FORWARD WITH GOSPEL IDENTITY Christ ’ s redemption transforms how our kids view themselves and their place in the world . When they begin to grasp that they are “ fearfully and wonderfully made ” ( Ps . 139:14 ), they can trace that truth back to creation when God created man and woman in His image . They can let go of negativity and culture ’ s skewed ideals as they embrace their identity as a child beloved by the Creator of the cosmos .
JOIN GOD ’ S MISSION As our children embrace their identity as beloved and rescued children of God , their eyes are opened to an incredibly exciting and purposeful way of life . Being “ fearfully and wonderfully made ” means God created them with unique skills and gifts , and He has written incredible plans into the stories of their lives . Their life is intricately woven into God ’ s overarching narrative . Discouragement and dismay fade into the brilliant light of His plans as they gain godly confidence to live for His kingdom .
For I know the plans I have for you , says the Lord I know the plans I have for you , says the Lord They are plans for good and not for harm Plans to give you hope and a future I will light your way and see you through I have great plans for you So be confident in the work I ’ ve started in you You can put your trust in the author of your story Know that I have great things for you
-Plans I Have For You from Hidden In My Heart , Volume IV
We can use the power of music to hide God ’ s Word in our children ’ s hearts as we raise a generation delighting in and devoted to truth . May the soundtracks of their childhoods carry the crescendo of the gospel message and communicate the depth of God ’ s love and breadth of His peace .
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Don ’ t forget I ’ m your Creator You are Mine and I adore you Nothing else moves My heart like you You ’ re not here by chance , you are My design I did well to give you life You are fearfully and wonderfully made Long before you drew your first breath I knew your name Surely goodness and mercy Will follow you forever For you are fearfully and wonderfully made
-Wonderfully Made from Hidden In My Heart , Volume II
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