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"Who the Cross is For"

 
 
 

a few words from cliff preston

There was a lady who walked the aisle of a church. As she approached the pastor, she fought through tears to say, “I just don't think I can be saved.” This woman began to list the reasons that she believed what she did. After she had finished speaking, the pastor looked her right in the eyes and said, “Well, ma'am, you're exactly who the cross is for.” 

I don't know if I had ever heard that phrase before, but I knew it would impact many lives the moment I heard it. We are constantly bombarded with the lie that we've done so many bad things there is no possible way that God could love us or save us. Child, nothing you can do disqualifies you from coming to the cross. If you're struggling today and the thoughts of your past and mistakes have paralyzed you from walking forward...come as you are because you're who the cross is for.

 
 

who the cross is for lyrics

Verse 1
She thinks she can't be saved
Disqualified by choices that were made
Seems destined for an early grav
Oh, not today

Verse 2
He's searching for the next way out
'Cause the life he's built is burning to the ground
And the well is dry and all he sees is drought
But God You reign now, so Father rain down

Chorus 1
You're who the cross is for
'Cause when God sees you
He sees Jesus' scars, not yours
And every broken place Is a grace-filled open door
Come as you are, You're who the cross is for

Verse 3
So if you feel alone tonight
Reminded of your sin for the millionth time
Just remember they disappeared the day He died
And when you breathe new life, You have new life!

Chorus 2
Oh, you're who the cross is for
'Cause when God sees you
He sees Jesus' scars, not yours
And every broken place Is a grace-filled open door
Come as you are
You're who the cross is for

Bridge 1
If you ever felt abandoned
So weak you cannot stand up
Just take His hand and know
You're who the cross is for!
Because He was forsaken
Your life will not be taken!
It's time we awaken and know

Chorus 3
We're who the cross is for
'Cause when God sees you
He sees Jesus' scars, not yours
And every broken place
Is a grace-filled open door
Come as you are
You're who the cross is for

Cliff Preston Bio

“I try to see people through the lens of what God has brought me through and saved me from. I believe that if God can love and use even me, he can love and use anyone.”

It’s been said that what sets Cliff Preston apart is his raw authenticity and compassion.  Preston’s music ministry began in 2002 as he began traveling with bands to bring awareness to the love of Jesus as well as the mental health crisis.  With his father being a professional counselor and pastor, he was very aware of the effect that mental health was having on the generation, as well as the ultimate source of wellness - the finished work of the cross.  He has spent the following twenty years traveling the country writing songs, leading worship, preaching, and even opening businesses geared towards Christ-centered clinical mental healthcare.

Cliff is proud to call Smackover, Arkansas his hometown.  He is even prouder of God’s faithfulness through his marriage with his wife Leslie, and the wisdom God provides as they raise their daughter Kannyn (12), and their two sons Murphy (10) and Campbell (2).

Cliff brings over two decades of ministry experience and business development to his partnership with People & Songs. In that time, he has written songs for artists including Newsong, JJ Weeks, Carrolton and more. He has shared the stage with artists such as MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, and Natalie Grant among others.  All while opening and building companies that develop platforms to display Christ to a lost and hurting world.

Cliff is excited for what is to come as he joins forces with this diverse team of artists, worship leaders, and writers for the glory of God.

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