graves into gardens

There are always songs that catch our attention. Some stick out more than others. A new song that speaks deeply to me is Graves Into Gardens by Elevation Worship. Here are some of the words from the song

I searched the world

But it couldn't fill me

Man's empty praise and treasures that fade

Are never enough

Then You came along

And put me back together

And every desire is now satisfied

Here in Your love (hey) …

I'm not afraid

To show You my weakness

My failures and flaws, Lord, You've seen them all

And You still call me friend

'Cause the God of the mountain

Is the God of the valley

There's not a place Your mercy and grace

Won't find me again …

You turn mourning to dancing

You give beauty for ashes

You turn shame into glory

You're the only one who can (come on)

You turn mourning to dancing

You give beauty for ashes

You turn shame into glory (tell 'em now)

You're the only one who can

You turn graves into garden

You turn bones into armies

You turn seas into highways

You're the only one who can (please sing for me)

You're the only one who can …

Powerful words and an unending story. The reason is because that is what God does for us. He literally makes what is dead come to life. He takes what is a grave and makes it a beautiful garden. What is lost and trash because something of worth and beauty.

Trust God. Let Him work in and around you. He is the only one who can.

Acts 20:32 NLT

“And now I entrust you to God and the message of his grace that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those he has set apart for himself.

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