SHOW ME THE WAY OF THE CROSS once again,
Denying myself for the love that I’ve gained.
Everything’s You now, everything’s changed;
It’s time You had my whole life,
You can have it all.
Yes, I resolve to give it all
Some things must die, some things must live,
Not ‘what can I gain’, but ‘what can I give’.
If much is required when much is received,
Then You can have my whole life,
Jesus, have it all.
I’ve given like a beggar but lived like the rich,
And crafted myself a more comfortable cross.
Yet what I am called to is deeper than this;
It’s time You had my whole life,
You can have it all.
Song Meaning
The singer asks to follow the costly way of Jesus rather than settle for a comfortable version of discipleship.
Biblical Message
Luke 9:23 connects following Christ with denying oneself and taking up the cross; Luke 12:48 speaks of responsibility when much has been given.
Reflection
Consider what generosity and obedience cost in practice, not only in song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Show me the way of the cross”?
The singer asks to follow the costly way of Jesus rather than settle for a comfortable version of discipleship.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Luke 9:23 connects following Christ with denying oneself and taking up the cross; Luke 12:48 speaks of responsibility when much has been given.
When can this song be used in worship?
Dedication, discipleship, and response to the cross.