Life is worth the living just BECAUSE HE LIVES!!

Because He Lives

God sent His son, they called Him Jesus

He came to love, heal, and forgive.

He lived and died to buy my pardon,

An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.

Because He lives, All fear is gone.

Because I know He holds the future,

And life is worth the living just because He lives.

How sweet to hold a newborn baby,

And feel the pride and joy he gives.

But greater still the calm assurance,

This child can face uncertain days because He lives.

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.

Because He lives, All fear is gone.

Because I know He holds the future,

And life is worth the living just because He lives.

And then one day I'll cross the river,

I'll fight life's final war with pain.

And then as death gives way to victory,

I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.

Because He lives, All fear is gone!

Because I know He holds the future

And life is worth the living just because He lives!

Words: Bill & Gloria Gaither

It is easy to get caught up in everything that is going on around us and let worry creep in. But I know that God holds the future and no matter what happens in this life, when it is all said and done, His promises will remain! He never promised things would be easy and we would go through this life without trials, but He did promise that He would take care of His children! I don't know what this life will bring, but I know that "life is worth the living just because He lives"!!

I really like the story about how this song came to be and I wanted to share it!

I have included 2 videos with this post, the first one is Gloria Gaither explaining the events that inspired the words to this song, and then the Gaither Trio performing the song in 1972. The second video is "Because He Lives" being sung at the Gaither Homecoming in Israel.

John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.