For her

The Lord chose you to be a part
Of His great plan, His work of art.
What wonder! What a privilege!
To satisfy

It was for Her! willingly he died.

This hymn expresses quite well the truth that the entire Bible is a divine romance. The more we get into His Word the more deeply we will be impressed with God's love for us (John 3:16), and His desire for a counterpart (Ephesians 5:26, 27, 32) and footnote one on the Recovery Version of the Bible. The first half of the note:

The Greek word, poiema, means something that has been made, a handiwork, or something that has been written or composed as a poem. Not only a poetic writing may be considered a poem, but also any work of art that expresses the maker's wisdom and design. We, the church, the masterpiece of God's work, are a poem expressing God's infinite wisdom and divine design.

“What love that motivated Him
To come to us, despite our sin
Why did He go and sell all that He had? ”

Lord, Your love has motivated me to love You and Your Body back. Not with my own love but with Your eternal love. Thank you for Your eternal love.

Merci Seigneur Jésus pour l'église. Nous t'aimons.

It was for her the church His bride that He died, how great is His love towards us, His longing for us. Come to Him, and open up, let Him in to every part.

How much He longs for you to come
And open up—
To let Him in to every part.

This line touched me the most. The closer I get to Him, the more He reveals about myself. And just as I'm about to convict myself, His love reminds me spiritual transformation happens gradually over time, not in sudden leaps. We accept it, confess it and just let Him in! Come in Lord Jesus! All in Your timing. I am the clay and You are the Potter!

Oh, such a joy and comfort to listen to this song, daily as I bring myself to the kitchen to do my daily chores, I start off with this beautiful song that echoes through my kitchen and into my heart. I never get tired of it. Praise the Lord who daily renews my heart to delight in it.

What wonder and wisdom to know that Christ who is my strength and comfort has died for me and has chosen me to be part of His divine great plan, way before I knew it, way before I even existed. What wisdom and wonder! What a blessing. 🙏

It was for her the church—His bride
It was for her, willingly He died
She is the joy deep in His heart
His masterpiece—
His counterpart.
Oh thank You Lord, we became Your counterpart!

Don’t you want to know your God?

What’s hidden in His heart for you?