Interesting technical review. . 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. There have been some great comments here. The emphasis and focus of all these cults is Prosperity and comfort your best life now.. and we all know that the Bible teaches that our best life is not here on this planet. The context seems clear that it is the LORD who makes His face shine upon you. Amen. CHOMP-CHOMP-CHOMP . I wouldve liked to go see Elevation Worship live but their tickets are not affordable for minimum wage earning folks like me lol. Calmly and politely state your case in a comment, below. Psalms 30:5 - For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. With Philippians 1:15-18. However, if you say something about it, they will just say you are being judgmental and YET It does not matter what other people say because only what God says is what truly matters. However, they could also be lead astray, thinking that God is with, within, and for them without repentance or faith. Matthew 5:43-46 (KJV) specifically says that God blesses the unbeliever and that we should do the same. May His presence go before you. It has been used continuously in Jewish and Christian worship for over 3300 years as a blessing for Gods people. Of course, they also sell merchandise and albums. It was co-written by Steven Furtick and Chris Brown (Elevation Worship). over a marriage, in sending missionaries etc. And no shortage of accounts of people talking to me about some hardship they were enduring that day, but enduring it with a sense of the Lord being with them well, it helped to affirm the power of prayer. If we think, having heard the words once through, we get it perhaps we havent perhaps to go deeper takes time, perhaps seeking takes time and yes repetition until the truth of the scripture really captivates our spirit beyond our mind. And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. DISCERN IN-DEPTH, SELECTING THE ESSENTIAL WORTHWHILE ONES & DISCARDING THE ABUNDANT EXCESS. When God gives good sunshine and good rain to an evil farmer, its an example of God loving His enemies. It wasnt just King David who cried out for the Lords remembrance. Similar, but even less comparable & way-way further apart is we as mere sinful beings this side of Heaven, comparing ourselves to Angelic beings, dont you think? Its not my intent to keep unbelievers from learning more. I have a real issue with this song as a praise and worship song. All my research points to this line added in the UK version. I hope its supporting you well for your time and if not Im sure God will fix the tab on the other side . First thank you for approving my commit I see your point however how do they have the right copyright something that is a quote right from the word of God and a freely given inspiration- the question still stands as ridiculous as you think it is The song is a gift for Gods people- not to be sold or copyrighted- as you know the gifts and inspiration belong to the one who gave them. I pray for my generation and those generations to come to be safe, happy and healthy; to accept Christ as their Savior and for the salvation of their spouses-to-be whomever they shall be. However, they will also be lead astray, thinking that God is with, within, and for them without repentance or faith. I think that it is overstating the case by saying that they WILL BE lead astray., This song is replete with its declaration of the goodness of God. Gods remembering brought the Holy Spirit on one, and His wrath upon another. Lol. If God is so for them, should we be against them in anyway? Sometimes Gods face on us may involve revealing sin, or stripping away human traits or taking away our comforts or idols so we see Him more. On the other hand, emotion without truth produces empty frenzy and cultivates shallow people who refuse the discipline of rigorous thought. Remember me, O my God, for good. This. The shining of God's face upon the people of Israel celebrates God's saving power and deliverance in times of trouble. For past couple of days i couldnt get out of this song. Vince have you considered the alternate lyrics in this version? May His Face Shine upon You: 90 Biblical Blessings for Mother and Child Hardcover - March 29, 2022 by Susie Larson (Author) 38 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $15.19 Read with Our Free App Hardcover $15.99 22 Used from $5.39 23 New from $9.50 Save 50% on 1 when you buy 2 Shop items Blessings for You and Your Children If we cant get then with sound Theology, lets put them in a trance like state of euphoria Me reckon if Im a 1st year law student, it will be folly to try and compare myself to the law Professor, or already practice law! How do I respond to this? Prayers Points To Conceive This Year. It starts with a quiet blesssing that you want to receive and tten begins to rise in intensity with repetition. SDA Hymnal. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace. God loves you more than you can fathom. It does seems like a misuse of the text to rip out the blessing without the curses and warnings to go along with it. To resolve conflicts biblically, people must air complaints to the proper authorities. God makes no distinction between the evil and the righteous in this instanceHe gives good gifts to both of them. I understand your point. May it continue to grow and provide you with God pleasing conversation and connections as well as a good reason to keep on searching scripture. We cannot know anyones heart but our own. God bless your ministry work for His cause! ReadAbout the Berean TestandEvaluation Criteria prior to reading this review. Your answer is essentially no, they wont interpret it that way. Gods steadfast love extends to those who love him, and keep his commandments, but he will repay those who hate him by destroying them. If we are to sing holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come for all eternity- doesnt that say something about the standard to which a worship song should be held to? It isnt that this is what people want, but emotional outlets are what people need. No judgment, this is a comment from a believer struggling with this songs place in worship. The list goes on and on. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. We have a staff member, who will break into tongues and sobs uncontrollably when they play that song. I had not hear The Blessing until a week ago while attending a conference (with social distancing.) Maybe a blessing to sing over others, like a benediction post service, but is it really me worshiping God? The repetition in this song conveys my sense of urgency to have God truly bless my children not with possessions, wealth, or fame but Himself. Its the heart of worship that we are repeating back to God His promises He made to us. Numbers 6:25: The LORD make His face to shine upon you. I have never been able to understand the fear that some Christians have for the emotional side of the human experience. May the hand of God be with you. SO THEY DO & 15 years down the line they have learned how to jump up and down in false idolatry worship & writhe uncontrollable on the floor under the kundalini spirit, with a watered down version of Gods Word devoid of any saving power, heading straight to hell ON YOUR SAY SO ! I would put forward that it makes a difference what is being repeated. Its our individuality and willingness to be ourselves, as God made us, that creates the mosaic of the corporate church. And be gracious to you UPPERROOM (Feat. To consider that such blessings are reserved only for believers can rub close to the idea that belief produces blessing. 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 For many, it is their Christian faith. . That is the government we live in. 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. Its important to consider Gods precedent in Jeremiah: 7 And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace. And be gracious to you. My advice is to take the meat and throw away the bones. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. Deuteronomy 1:11 Verse Concepts We love to receive blessings, but not as quock to carry out the responsibility that comes with one. If reminding needs done, its us that need the constant reminder of Who it is we belong to. 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. What you said pierced my soul and broke my heart. Reply. Like a declaration. Its biblical in context but I have a hard time with it being a worship song. I agree in a meeting, where this fits is important, as you suggested at the end is a good place. ALWAYS APPLY QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. Job 10:12 The Lord bless you And keep you Make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord turn His Face toward you And give you peace. [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. (Deut 7:12-16) If the Israelites follow Gods commands, he will bless them and multiply them. As for my personal comment, when talking about The Blessing My two cents are we may not know what the blessings from God look like when we ask Him to intercede on behalf of others, so dont fear in praying this over people believers or even pre-believers!! This time it moved me. Bryan, Don, Randall . For less than $5/mo. God does not withhold all blessings until a person comes to Him in repentance and faith in Christ. My score heavily relied on this point, so for that reason, I can significantly adjust it. In your coming, and your going Ephesians 4:29. Yeah I hear you Jeff. I heard that the pastor of Elevation church (Steven Furtick) felt that God was speaking this blessing over his church and wanted his congregation to receive it, so he sat down in a room with Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes and wrote this song for his church. This canvas is built with a solid face to prevent sagging or warping but is light as feather and offers easy hassle free installation with the included hanging hardware. When I first heard this worship song, I immediately cried. But I can almost assure you that Feat. Also, check out my other Elevation Worship reviews. Proverbs 31 Ministries. And, it is only by His grace we are able to to live for the Lord in this dark world. 4:8. Both artists are incredibly talented. These hardships will be replaced by a glorious future! Blessings from God are not always pain free (from what Ive read in scripture) but He knows the best time, the right dosage and perfect pressure to reveal our failings and bring us before Him. [sarcasm sound familiar] Ridiculously puffed up we all are, too often not for our own good. This song is a reminder of His love, and that cant be said enough. They will experience eternal separation from God (Matthew 18:8, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:46, Mark 9:43, Jude 1:7, Revelation 14:11, and Revelation 20:10). Transitional (these songs transition from praise to worship or from worship to praise and usually have some elements of a typical praise/and or worship song) and 4. Hey, God, can we do a different song? Jews are not THE chosen people; they are A chosen people, the first of several monotheistic religions. if this is so then the blessing is for us too. We need this in this time that the world is constantly telling us that the collective is important but not individuals. As a pastor, I have used them as a benediction to our congregation at the end of a worship gathering. without my brains signal or something my cheeks make a smile automatically. Refrain Five times, with each containing six amen. This was clearly not the case in biblical times. This blessing was given by the priest Aaron to the sons of Israel. Thanks, Don 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. Lastly What does this song glorify? You can tell that Kari Jobe is just blown away with how well the song is being received. The repeated phrases is what we need to hear for that truth to penetrate our mind & heart! But, that doesnt mean that it cannot be used in such a way. However, if they just heard this song without any context to it, will some think its about them and be led astray? Found myself here after the principal of our Christian school (in Australia) shared the UK version that Simon above spoke about. Repeating the refrains, the verses is for emphasis, to reinforce the message. Hello and thank you for this review. Especially since there is no stated noun that precedes make. I think the repetition is worth it the first time you introduce it to a congregation that will help them learn it.. but after that I would try to pare it down from an 8 minute song to a 5 minute song. I completely agree with you. It has perfect corners and will always look as tight and flat as the day it was made. Thank you for your testimony! I do not find this to be the truth. And then we read in 1 Chron 7:14, what is expected of the people who are called by His name. Isaiah 41:13, NIV For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will . I havent always been fond of repetition either but I suggest there might be good reason we are living in a world that gets its information and much of its interaction through 30 second sound bites Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. For the person who sees Christ in you and comes to know the Lord today, that may be the very blessing of God that breaks the cycle of sin and destruction in their life, passing the blessing forward into their children, and childrens children, and beyond. (e.g. And keep you This song is available in all these mediums, free of charge (though there might be the occasional ad). I hope you will find the same result. Yes, when artists play their music, there is often a charge to hear them play. What would happen to their livelihood if people stole their work and sold it as their own? There are a number of ways, but in Matthew 5:45 Jesus gives two practical examples. Deuteronomy 28:2, ESV And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the LORD your God.Read More: Bible Verses about Obedience and Disobedience Matthew 6:33, NLT Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously . It brings glory to God by invoking a Biblically accurate blessing to those who hear it. 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. 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. but its another to sing a blessing over. Exactly what I was looking for. Add to cart Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell., Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. However, the bigger issue is, will an unbeliever interpret Psalm 23 as applicable to them? Transitional (these songs transition from praise to worship or from worship to praise and usually have some elements of a typical praise/and or worship song) and 4. O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Breastplate. Since its a blessing, and blessings are given at the end of the service, my thought is that a church service could potentially end with this song. First, Psalm 23 starts with The LORD is my shepherd. I know that historically hard and fearful times have caused believers to draw themselves closer to God. much love and blessing on you! Does He restore their soul? Help me to see the way forward and light my path before me with your favor. I added it and gave you credit. What do we use listening & informal participation within Christian songs/performances for?, as PART of worship right. i really use it a lot. I am glad that you like repetition! One may wonder if per say this review is contributing to assist leading young immature Christians away from truth & on the flip side, is it doing everything it can, to lead the lost or seeking listeners to Christ? Many psalms include blessings, statements about enemies, requests for destruction of said enemies, as well as the oft extrapolated adoration and supplication. Of course, He also made a way for His enemies to be forgiven. And that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ! So the music rises in intensity to help bring that understanding from our heads to our hearts which brings deeper faith to our struggling minds. I dont think so, not any more than I believe the purity, sacrificial, food and drink, or cultural laws apply to us. 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