Wednesday, April 1 - What Wondrous Love Is This

Scripture:

“God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8

Hymn Focus:
What Wondrous Love Is This

“What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul.”

“That caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul.”

Lent invites us to dwell in holy wonder. The hymn What Wondrous Love Is This does not try to explain the cross; instead, it marvels at it. Its repeated question opens space for awe—a response that words can barely contain.

The hymn confronts us with the mystery at the heart of Lent: the Lord of glory willingly bears suffering for the sake of sinners. This is not a love that waits for worthiness or reward. It is a love freely given, costly and undeserved. Lent helps us slow down enough to feel the weight of that truth.

As we follow Jesus toward the cross, we recognize that this love is both humbling and transforming. The hymn’s focus on “my soul” makes the cross deeply personal. Christ’s sacrifice is not abstract theology—it is love directed toward each of us, meeting us in our brokenness and calling us into new life.

The hymn also looks ahead to response: “To God and to the Lamb I will sing.” Lent teaches us that repentance naturally leads to praise. When we truly encounter wondrous love, gratitude reshapes our priorities, our choices, and our devotion.

Prayer

God of wondrous love, In this Lenten season, draw us into awe at the cross. When we are tempted to rush past the mystery of grace, help us to linger and wonder. Let the love revealed in Christ humble our hearts, renew our faith, and inspire our lives of praise. Amen.