Resurrection

For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.

Romans 6:5

A resurrection is my future

all that’s dead will be remade alive

I cling to this truth so sure

thinking of what’s hard in life

There have been loved ones in my story

gone now, but believers that Jesus saved

and I know they reside in glory

awaiting that resurrection day

These frail vessels easily shatter

mortal ways we all will know

in resurrection that won’t matter

as new creation God will bestow

My own body grows more frail

pains anew… powers diminish

death as well one day will prevail

yet that is never the true finish

United with Jesus by His death

I am forgiven and set free

and when taking my final breath

to heaven with Him I will flee

Also united for a future shining

a resurrection awaits these old bones

a new heavens… new earth finding

with resurrected body I will be known

Resurrection: saints headed home

to an eternity of joy and peace

Resurrection: a brilliant true hope

my heart’s hope… my soul’s relief