Cornerstone

There is a new-ish song that I love.  I have heard these lyrics for years, since it originated as a hymn, and this hymn is very well known.  I think that was initially why I connected to this new-ish song.  Now that I’m a “grown up” and have different types of life experiences behind me, these lyrics mean something completely different now than they did before.

The line that introduces the song, and sums it all up at the same time, is this:  My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.  The word the newer artist uses throughout the refrain, and the title of the song is “Cornerstone”.  Our hope is built on Jesus, our cornerstone.

My hope is not built on the cup of coffee that I claim I need each morning in order to “make it through the day.”

My hope is not built on my ability to focus at work.

It is not built on how my students behave in the classroom.

It is not built on how much sleep I have gotten the night before.

It is not built on whether or not my kindergarteners will have outside recess on any given day.

My hope is not built on religious traditions.

My hope is not built on family traditions.

My hope is not built on my relationship with my parents, my siblings, my husband, or my friends (no matter how close).

My hope is not built on a ministry I’m involved in, or a gift I’ve been given.

It is not built on any kind of career advancement.

My hope is not built on my ability to save up enough money to go on a vacation.

It is not built on my ability to balance the budget every month.

My hope is not built on anything on earth, because there is no guarantee that any of those things will be here tomorrow.

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.  He is the only thing that will never change and can never be taken away.  The Bible promises that if we build our hope and our lives on Him, we will have everything we need.