The Cross Changed Everything
11/8/25, 1:00 PM
Inspired by:
“Thank You for the Cross”
Tauren Wells
Focus:
Living in daily gratitude for the finished work of Jesus on the cross
Scripture References (NIV):
• 1 Peter 2:24 — “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
• Romans 5:8 — “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Devotion:
The cross is not just a symbol—it’s a sacrifice. Tauren Wells’ Thank You for the Cross is a heart-wide-open expression of awe for what Jesus did. It reminds us that the cross wasn’t the end—it was the beginning. The place of death became the doorway to life. The place of shame became the altar of grace.
Every time we say “thank You for the cross,” we’re not just remembering a moment—we’re embracing a miracle. Forgiveness was purchased. Freedom was secured. Love was proven. Today, pause and reflect on the price Jesus paid. Let gratitude rise. Let worship flow. Because of the cross, you are redeemed, restored, and forever loved.
Reflection:
1. How often do you pause to thank Jesus for the cross—not just in song, but in surrender?
2. What does the cross mean to you in this season of your life?
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for the cross. Thank You for loving me enough to lay down Your life. I will never take Your sacrifice for granted. Help me live in the freedom, grace, and purpose You died to give me. My life is Yours. Amen.
Action steps:
1. Write a short note or prayer of thanks to Jesus for what the cross means to you.
2. Say aloud: “Thank You for the cross. I am forever changed.”
3. Share this devotion and the song “Thank You for the Cross” with someone who needs to be reminded of God’s love.
Remember:
The cross didn’t just change history—it changed your story.
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