I WILL RISE

I WILL RISE

The past two months of my life have been filled with sorrow, pain, loss, and joy. I have experienced physical loss, material loss, and at times, the loss of hope. There have been times that I have thought to myself, “Why me God?” “Why are you allowing this to happen to my family?” But then the hand of God reached and down gave me a peace that “passes all understanding.” It has been truly amazing to me to see God work in such obvious and immediate ways. If I had time, I would write down everything that has happened over the last two months. Maybe some day soon I will. Until then, let me just say that God is great, His Church is incredible, and His Comfort is overwhelming. At my Dad’s funeral, I had the privilege of singing the song “I Will Rise” by Chris Tomlin. It is truly the testimony of my life. Read the words, and may they become your testimony also.

There’s a peace I’ve come to know though my heart and flesh may fail.
There’s and anchor for my soul; I can say, “It is Well.”
Jesus has overcome and the grave is overwhelmed.
The Victory is won; He is risen from the dead.
And I will rise when He calls my name; No more sorrow, no more pain.
I will rise on eagle’s wings before my God fall on my knees and rise.

There’s a day that’s drawing near when this darkness breaks to light;
And the shadows disappear and my faith shall be my eyes.
Jesus has overcome and the grave is overwhelmed.
The Victory is won; He is risen from the dead.
And I will rise when He calls my name; No more sorrow, no more pain.
I will rise on eagle’s wings before my God fall on my knees and rise.

And I hear the voice of many angels sing, “Worthy is the Lamb.”
And I hear the cry of ev’ry longing heart, “Worthy is the Lamb.”

And I will rise when He calls my name; No more sorrow, no more pain.
I will rise on eagle’s wings before my God fall on my knees and rise.

I WILL RISE


With a grateful heart for you and my Savior,
Aaron Hodges