They bound the hands of Jesus in the garden where he pray
They led him through the street in shame
They spat upon the Saviour so pure and free from sin
They said crucify him he's to blame

He could have called ten thousand angels to destroy the world and set him free
He could have called ten thousand angels but he died alone for you and me

Upon his precious head they placed a crown of thorns
They laughed and said behold the king
They struck him and they cursed him and mocked his holy name
And all alone he suffered everything

He could have called ten thousand angels to destroy the world and set him free
He could have called ten thousand angels but he died alone for you and me

At The Foot of The Cross (Lyrics) Kathryn Scott, Now I can trade these ashes in for beauty, and wear forgiveness like a crown. Coming to kiss the feet of mercy, I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross. I'm laying every burden down

Live Like You Believe by Jenny Phillips

Gethsemane Song - Stories of Jesus

Misty Edwards, Strings (Lyrics)

Don't build your house on the sandy land

Acts 14:22

New King James Version (NKJV)

²² strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”

Seeing an open door with windows in the back room at Larson's yesterday evening reminded me of this verse  & the fact that faith's perspective is that difficulties are opportunities and invitations to draw closer to God - to know that His way is to exchange intimacy with Him for the particular pain we are experiencing, "beauty for ashes", [Isa. 61:3]