Thats the beautiful thing about God, He speaks to each of us in a personal way, one that we can hear. Ministry ( these songs are focused on building us up songs that use the pronoun I usually fall here and songs that dont fall into the other three categories). Day and night, they never stop singing holy,holy,holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was ,who is, and who is to come- Rev. 6 Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. I dont think of it as much for the New Testament Christian, though it is entirely applicable. If the message is Gods law and gospel, we must proclaim it and let the Holy Spirit sort out the rest. May the hand of God be with you. Should not the entire worship service be a time of bringing blessing to all the people. Ephesians 4:29. Many people are emotionally starved when they come to church. May His presence go before you, and behind you, and beside you. If this Happens, Gods anger will be kindled against the Israelites As for Maybe this song will get the worlds attention and since when is Gods own words nauseating repetition?, its not Gods Word that is nauseating repetition. God does not withhold all blessings until a person comes to Him in repentance and faith in Christ. I love worshipping God through songs and this fit perfectly This song is beautiful, I cant lie. Susan, it has been years since I counted, but in some form or way the scriptures, Old and New, say in some for Fear not over 250 times. But you & I both know that people from that audience, a large majority though; is not living right & this forms part of the emergent stuff He has done tremendous work in exposing false worship & this video as well as many more on his youtube channel, is well worth some of everybodys time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ji5mwWVHMk People will also do well to look up the kundalini spirit & repetitive style there-off. Even in every music player we do have something called as repeat mode. Place me in a position to succeed. In the morning, in the evening. Listen: I have really really struggled with this song. "And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And give you peace, [Bridge 1] I completely agree with you. The near endless repetition of it all almost ruins it as far as the musical aspect. I agree with you as well Renee, and sadly its nothing surprising being the fact that this song was written by people who are heavily connected with churches that are not biblically sound and teach heresy (just listen to the messages from Elevation church and Gateway -very evidently self-centered and all about what profits them). Say why not just have a Top 100 or less you could learn by heart & sing yourself in worship to God where-ever you may find yourself. Amen. So . Recent comments concerning The Blessings seem to miss something. Im weary because if were worshipping ourselves, we have entered into idol-worship, and we know how much God HATES that (Exodus 20:4). Additionally, I find that repetition is the key to effectual learning. When God grants you favor, He shows you His immense kindness beyond what you deserve, hope, or imagine. I know that I said I wouldnt post any more but I wanted to say I love you keep fighting keep holding on Vince and sorry for the bad grammar and spelling- God loves you so much! [22] But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.. " This Scripture emphasizes the importance of valuing and managing . And a thousand generations Praise Jesus! Istrongly encourageyou toconsiderthepotentialblessings anddangersofthis artists theology by visitingResources. 1. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. I agree, I dont see this as useful for corporate worship. I agree that it can help us learn and reinforce concepts; However, it can also become hypnotic. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children and their children May His presence go before you And behind you and beside you All around you and within you He is with you He is with you In the morning in the evening In your coming and your going In your weeping and rejoicing He is for you I dont know how we Americans can look at our current culture and compare it to Israel in Numbers. I totally agree that unbelievers in a worship service would certainly conclude that all the blessings mentioned would apply to them as wellwhich is very dangerous. The term bless is also used the same way. Their hearts are far from God (Isaiah 29:13, Ezekiel 33:31, and Matthew 15:79). This gives us an enormous responsibility, that we can choose to remain His advasary or choose Him. I know that historically hard and fearful times have caused believers to draw themselves closer to God. Comfort to all, Maggie. As a father of two, I cannot (I feel) ask God enough for protection, blessing, and mercy for my children. 03/15/2021 Updated per repetition announcement. How do worship leaders and pastors intend to use these lyrics? Copyrights are meant to protect against it. Ministry ( these songs are focused on building us up songs that use the pronoun I usually fall here and songs that dont fall into the other three categories). { May His Favor be upon you And a Thousand Generations Your Family and your Children And their Children And their Children May His Favor be upon you . (Deut 7:6-8) God chose the Israelites to be holy, set apart for Him. it does require some explanation in a church service so that congregations dont think that singing God loves me and wants to bless me is enough. There is deeper things than a direct song review bothering me & I think it should similarly bother all Christians! Such a powerful description of what Gods blessing can be. It is a blessing offered to believers. What gives them a right to copyright their work? When I first heard this worship song, I immediately cried. Examining artist theology is important to discuss and there are websites that talk about the terrible theology that comes out of churches such as Bethel, Hillsong, and Jesus Culture; However, it exists outside the purpose of this website. But that has become the norm from a heretical Steven Furtick and Elevation Worship, with sweet pretty face Kari Jobe selling the poison with a smile. Amen. 09/14/2021 Per Artist Theology announcement, I expanded the red text to encourage others to study Darlene Zschechs theology via Hillsong. Just wondering I accidentally came across your site and I do think its important to examine lyrics. We are two different sons. I dont believe Christians should be afraid to quote scripture in order to avoid confusion by outsiders. Im trying to get my head around the way this song is being used. How do I respond to this? Im listening to it repeatedly. Based solely on the song, an outsider will gain no idea of how to become saved & worse, who is needed to become saved. Vince I think your response is very well said. Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. Thank you for your comment and compliments. Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such is good for building up, as fits the occasion,that it may give grace to those who hear. Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; In case you are wondering, in the Hebrew the word for remember is, zakar, It means, surprisingly enough, to remember. What does the Bible indicate about fear & real peace It was originally a blessing God instructed Moses to tell Aaron to give to the people of Israel in Numbers 6:24-26. Thank you for your comments and question! Id rather listen to Good Good Father on repeat. Yesss! It does seem to be inspired by God, based on the worldwide response. May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, that you may become a company of peoples. May you revel in His amazing love on your birthday. Well, Im late and maybe someone else could put this in a more biblically referenced context, but Id just add that as human beings, we should constantly be reminding ourselves that questions of reasoning, that is, human reasoning like, if God is all knowing, why does God need to be reminded? are concluded from leaning on our own understanding. God's blessings will chase after you. holy, holy, holy is highly acceptable, not to mention Biblical! Im not saying we shouldnt be sensitive to unbelievers in the context of 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Im just suggesting that 1 Thessalonians 5:22 doesnt apply in this case because all scripture is the holy word of God and cannot be withheld or moderated to avoid misunderstanding in outsiders. Insofar as I am aware, the people who pay for the tickets are not just looking for a spiritual experience. And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water . Jon I had the similar thoughts as you; that this is very much like taking Jer 29:11, and thinking that it is meant for us individually. 1. If reminding needs done, its us that need the constant reminder of Who it is we belong to. The major problem I see is that most people emphasize the emotional aspect of worship. 1. who was, and is, and is to come.. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. God remembered Rachel, then opened her womb. Hey, God, can we do a different song? May His favor be upon you This is the original no fail way to worship God ! May His favor be upon you and a thousand generations. O LORD, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke. In short, this song, while well intended, is out of context for the Church. There must be spirit and there must be truth. Vince have you considered the alternate lyrics in this version? Heres the essence of my concern about the message, copied from my plea to the producers: in its present form the message quite unintentionally I am sure dangerously misleads the lost as to their spiritual standing before a holy God by insisting and repeating, without qualification, He is for you., Of course Godloves all people (Psalm 145:9), Jesus came to save sinners, not condemn, we all agree on that, but is his message to lost sinners one of affirmation only?. We usually favor people who also favor us. Ive always found this song to be very man-centered even as it uses a blessing from scripture. We should not forget He has told us He is a jealous God jealous for us desires a relationship with each and every one of us and when we remind Him, He knows that we are thinking about that relationship, that we remember how important it is to us, that we are resetting it above our recent previous thoughts and actions, and that we love Him. Note to new users: This is a different kind of review site! but its another to sing a blessing over. Thank you for your thoughts! We dont deserve Gods blessing. God's blessings will overtake you. We are taught to suppress our emotions. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) - The Blessing, Rend Collective Build Your Kingdom Here, Hillsong Young & Free (Feat. High quality May His Favor-inspired gifts and merchandise. I consider The Berean Test a hobby; a place to express my opinions about Christian lyrics. However, too much intellectualism is equally dangerous. If we take our cue from the psalms, the answer would be a resounding no. On your birthday: Angels sing, Bells ring, Blessings spring, How many times did God say fear not, and yet we are fearful of so much in this world. If they had couched this song in the appropriate context with the responsibility that is laid out for those receiving the blessing, I would feel really differently about it all, but alas it made just made me sad. Treasury of Scripture The LORD make his face shine on you, and be gracious to you: the Lord Psalm 21:6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Job 22:28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. 12 Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? This is my reaction too it brings me to tears. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace. Im surprised the moderator has given no mention/ interaction offered humbly by the UK ministry leader Dave Brennan. That, essentially, you are valuable to and will be cared for by God. Psalm 136 repeats ad nauseam also, probably for this reason. -God reserves wrath for His enemies (Nahum 1:2). Grain of salt aside, I am glad to help with Scripture passages! It gives you a sense of my thought process and how I score songs. Designed to influence, entrap & cause emotional addiction. NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--hardcover, red letter, NLT Premium Gift Bible--soft leather-look, teal, NLT Large-Print Premium Value Thinline Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, pink, NLT Personal-Size Giant-Print Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, aurora cranberry, NLT Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--hardcover, red letter. A gift of love from him to us! 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. [May] the Lord bless you and keep you, Make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you May His presence go before you, And behind you, and beside you In your weeping and your rejoicing, He is with you May His favor be upon [our nation], for a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children. There are a number of ways, but in Matthew 5:45 Jesus gives two practical examples. The Lord bless you Inspirational. To consider that such blessings are reserved only for believers can rub close to the idea that belief produces blessing. [17] They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you. Stephen, you have expressed so well what has been going through my mind for months. They also received many high scoring reviews, some of which are 10/10. I pray that God in the later days will give people discernment to know the difference between what is right and almost right! It was so encouraging for me knowing that The Lord does keep me and give me peace HIs presence goes before me and He is ever present it became almost a battle cry as I engage in a battle that is not of flesh and blood 8 Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Psalm 84:11 pon you. Wow, what an interesting discussion about the lyrics of a song. Thank you for sharing this profound article! I mean those who have had deaths in their families (Ive recently lost both my children,) those who have lost jobs, those in family crisis or drug addiction. There are 5 major keys to receiving and activating God's favor in your life-. Thank you Michael. #Bible #pray #bibleverse #scripture #wisdom #faith #bible #christianlife #repost4ig 24May the Lord bless youand protect you.25May the Lord smile on youand be gracious to you.26May the Lord show you his favorand give you his peace.. Psalm 50:2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Ha ha! Christians should saturate their minds with such first and foremost, BEFORE they concern themselves with another Christian band or song, another Christian band or song, another Christian band or song, another Christian band or song you get the picture I hope. At one point they say as we receive we agree. I didnt see that line analyzed. Its good in your work and training to help you build muscle memory, but vain repetition of words is definitely bad. Of course, this might be best done when in private worship, but it could be done corporately as well. I agree in a meeting, where this fits is important, as you suggested at the end is a good place. But true worship comes from people who are deeply emotional and who love deep and sound doctrine. 26 May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.' Numbers 6:24-26 The New King James Version (NKJV) 24 "The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; 26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." ' Numbers 6:24-26 New Century Version (NCV) I work at a rehab in South Africa. ReadAbout the Berean TestandEvaluation Criteria prior to reading this review. 13 Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever. Track: The Blessing (Live) (listen to the song), Artist: Elevation Worship (Feat. 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