{Text: Psalm 92:1-5}
I love music. I love singing in the car, while I cook, rocking my daughter, while I vacuum: you name a place, and I bet I’ve sung there. Sometimes when I think about the ratio of scripture I’ve memorized to lyrics? It’s quite embarrassing. I have so much brain space occupied by lyrics of music – some uplifting, sure, but some I would rather not name.
Today I want to challenge us as a community. In the comments, twitter, facebook, or Instagram, share a favorite song–a song that glorifies Him, the Most High, Lord of Lords, Kings of Kings. If you can find a song that uses scripture, awesome! If it’s a song about being thankful, great!
Here’s the challenge: begin your day with songs that center your heart on Him. Continue your day with music and lyrics that bring Him glory. And end your day with the same. Play a song before you eat dinner as a family. Turn on a few songs while you clean up the kitchen or fold laundry. Use these seemingly mundane moments to bring your focus and attention back to Him.
Don’t know what to sing? Enjoy the lyrics to a favorite hymn below!
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race,
ye ransomed of the fall,
hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all.
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all.Let every kindred, every tribe
on this terrestrial ball,
to him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all.
To him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all.O that with yonder sacred throng,
we at his feet may fall!
We’ll join the everlasting song,
and crown him Lord of all.
We’ll join the everlasting song,
and crown him Lord of all.Text: Edward Perrronet, 1779; alt. St. 4 John Rippon, 1787
My family and I have made this a daily routine to make music a part of our lives. We have used music to express ourselves as individuals and as a group. There are certain songs that really have a big meaning for us.
The other day, while driving to work, a childhood song, which I have not sung in maybe 20 years, convicted me. I find it amazing that we sing these songs over and over, but most times just skip over the depth of its message.
This song is so short and simple, yet packs a punch!
He’s changing me, my precious Jesus
I’m not the same person that I used to be
Some times it’s slow going
but there’s a knowing
That one day perfect I will be
Little by little everyday
Little by little everyway
My Jesus is changing me
Since I’ve made a turn about faith
I’ve been walking in His grace
My Jesus is changing me
As I sat down to start my studies, there was a song on my heart & mind, My Worship Is For Real:
You don't know my story
All the things that I've been through
You can't feel my pain
What I had to go through to get here
You'll never understand my Praise
Don't try to figure it out
Because my Worship, my Worship is for real
Because my Worship, my Worship is for real
Then it says:
I've been through too much not to Worship Him
Simple song, SO much meaning, Praise God! It's like my testimony….how can I NOT Worship Him??!!!
So, I'm a little late, but maybe this song will speak to someone who reads.
"Behold Our God" by Sovereign Grace Music. I am captivated by the Lord every time I hear it. Here's a link for it on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6juePKlRKtI
Loving this post too! This hymn and Victory in Jesus always thrill my heart!
363. And Can It Be that I Should Gain
Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Music: Thomas Campbell
Tune: SAGINA, Meter: 88.88.88 with Repeat
1.And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Savior's blood!
Died he for me? who caused his pain!
For me? who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
2.'Tis mystery all: th' Immortal dies!
Who can explore his strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
let angel minds inquire no more.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
let angel minds inquire no more.
3.He left his Father's throne above
(so free, so infinite his grace!),
emptied himself of all but love,
and bled for Adam's helpless race.
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
for O my God, it found out me!
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
for O my God, it found out me!
4.Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
fast bound in sin and nature's night;
thine eye diffused a quickening ray;
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
my chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
5.No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in him, is mine;
alive in him, my living Head,
and clothed in righteousness divine,
bold I approach th' eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ my own.
Bold I approach th' eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ my my own.
Ps. Accidentally erased the last two words! Hope I remembered right!
‘How Great Thou Aren’t”. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee!
I have been singing this song for weeks, since we did it in church several weeks ago. It is so powerful. Just saying the name of Jesus over and over can change you, your perspective, give peace that is unexplainable. Here's the link by Prestonwood Church Choir: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdD9S8txImI
Jesus, something special, supernatural about Your name.
Jesus, something happens when I mention your name.
Demons have to flee when I say Jesus.
Sickness has to heal when I say Jesus.
Every knee shall bow before and every tongue proclaim
with worthy praise, that matchless name of Jesus.
Jesus, something special, supernatural about Your name.
Jesus, something happens when I mention your name.
When I call upon your name the very atmosphere will have to change.
We'll be transformed, we'll never be the same
by the power of your holy name.
Jesus, something special, supernatural about Your name.
Jesus, something happens when I mention your name. Pepeat
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.
Something happens.
When I call you
Babbie mason sings
All things work for the good
Though sometimes we can't
See how they could
Struggles that break our hearts in two
Sometimes blind us to the truth
Our Father knows what's best for us
His ways are not our own
So when your pathway grows dim
And you just can't see him,
Remember He's still on the throne
Chorus:
God is too wise to be mistaken
God is too good to be unkind
So when you don't understand
When don't see his plan
When you can't trace his hand
Trust His Heart
He sees the master plan
He holds the future in his hand,
Don't live as those who have no hope,
While our hope is found in him.
We see the present clearly
But he sees the first and last
And like a tapestry He's weaving you and me,
To someday be just like him
(Chorus)
He alone is faithful and true
He alone knows what is best for you
(Chorus)
When you can't trace his hand
When you don't see his plan
When you don't understand
Trust His Heart