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As I processed my pain, I considered Jesus and his terrible, unjust abuse and death on a cross. His first words on the cross? “Father, forgive them…” What? How can a man in agony forgive people for crucifying Him? Not only that, but he thought of His mother, standing before Him, and told John to take her home to care for her. He even talked with the robber on the cross next to Him, assuring that they would be in Paradise together that day. He wasn’t thinking of Himself, but others. Eternity. Wow!

I had a friend who told me once Jesus appeared to her in a dream. She said His eyes were like liquid love. Others have seen Jesus—former terrorists, another friend, Heidi Baker, etc. (see YouTube). They all say His eyes changed them forever…

The love of God is so amazing—we can’t possibly ever grasp or comprehend it. We can receive it. He offers His love to all of us—no matter what has been done to us or how badly or sinfully we responded. He died for every sinful thought, motivation, and deed we’ve ever done. His blood erases every evil deed, purifying our hearts, and giving us a new beginning. All we have to do is say, “Jesus, forgive me. Please cleanse me with Your blood. Come into my heart. I want to serve You all the days of my life. Thank You, Jesus!” If this is the first time you’ve ever cried out to God like this, get a Bible and find a Bible believing fellowship where you can grow in your walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

If you start to feel overwhelmed or very sad, please stop listening and then only listen to these songs with a friend, prayer minister, or therapist. I want to make sure you are always safe!

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Amazing Love

His mercy

The scars on His hands

He is the Healer

Lay it down

Purify

Jesus shines

The blood of the Lamb

You are forgiven

There is victory!

Gently, gently Jesus calls us

How can you resist a love like this?

You lift me up

Your gentle love

In the shadow of Your wings

I’m so grateful

Amazing Love

Piano medley

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Dedication I dedicate this CD to my loving God. What more could we ask for than a God who planned for us to know and enjoy Him here and forever? Whereas Satan has some power but no love, God has both power and love—even love that is sacrificial. Who could imagine a God that would leave heaven’s glory to be born into a sinful and evil world? And die for us? This depth of love boggles my mind. What a wonder! “How blessed is God! And what a blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before He laid down earth’s foundations, He had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of His love, to be made whole and holy by His love. Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son. Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we’re a free people—free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free! He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making. He set it all out before us in Christ, a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in him, everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth. It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.” Ephesians 1:3-12 (The Message, NavPress, by Eugene H. Peterson)

Special Thanks Thank you, Trent, for your vibrant and emotionally poignant violin playing! Each time I listen, I am delighted. Joe Howard, you did it again, crafting the kaleidoscope of harmonies in diffuse colors that shine through each song while also uniting the collection together to glorify God. Marilyn George, once more you added the richness of your lovely cello. Thank you, Christopher Burkett, for permission to use your awesome photograph of Resplendent Leaves. Thank you, everyone, for your marvelous healing art!

Please read before listening: If you have been seriously abused, please listen to this CD first with a prayer minister, therapist, or pastor, if possible. It has surfaced emotional pain and memories in some listeners. If you are not in counseling and listen to this and find yourself recalling abuse or having strong emotions, please get help. I want you to be safe!

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Lyrics & melodies Wanda Viola

Vocals Wanda Viola

Piano Arrangements Joe Howard

Cello Marilyn George

Violin Trent Smith

Editing & Mixing David Sandwisch daviddfc@pacbell.net

Produced by Wanda Viola

Graphic Design Mary Ellen Deutscher mwexpressions@sbcglobal.net

Photography (cover) Christopher Burkett www.christopherburkett.com

All lyrics and melodies written by Wanda Viola. © 2011 His Healing Love Ministries. All rights reserved.