Faith Quotes. Here are the 50 most uplifting Bible scriptures on favor. I shared the clip with my family when I got home and then hubby and I have been discussing this a bit deeper. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. Judy loadsman. 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 . That is part of their job. 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 . It is hard for me to write here because motive is always being assumed as bad by critics. Several songs have used his words. We may never know or see, on this side of Heaven, the specific impact of our life on Kingdom, but if you do ever get a glimpse, it will catalyze your faith like nothing else; I had that happen once back in my college day, in which my interaction with someone, which at the time for for purely personal reasons, was used by God to further His Kingdom I came to find out that this person saw the love and grace of Christ in me, despite me, and gave their life to Him. 6:24-27 over the congregation at the end of service. Regardless of the time of day, location, or emotional state, God is for us (Psalm 56:9, Psalm 118:6-7, Psalm 121:8, Ezekiel 36:9, and Romans 8:31). 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 Absolutely NOT!!! Thank you for your testimony! The words declare a blessing from our heavenly Father. He is for you, He is for you I dont think of it as much for the New Testament Christian, though it is entirely applicable. The Context doesnt lend itself to that sort of interpretation. Could I submit that though I really like this song and can take it personally as a believer, after reading through the lyrics, I didnt see that the artists mentioned anywhere who the recipients of these blessings are? 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Prayers Points To Conceive This Year. To you all As a beloved daughter of the King, as Gods image bearer, as a sister in Christ and a part of the body of Christ, I am blessed to be a blessing and I ask God to bless you and keep you, to make His face shine on you & be gracious to you. Brings me tears as well. For example, the book of Romans was for the Christians in Rome exclusively, thus it is not for modern day Christians and the books of Luke and Acts are for Theophilus, not for modern Christians, etc. Insofar as I am aware, the people who pay for the tickets are not just looking for a spiritual experience. Proverbs 13:11 says, "Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. Many people are emotionally starved when they come to church. Now let us discern this, the problem with songs labelled Christian; is not just lyrics, music, performance style or in fact often have nothing to do with the song or the artist performing it being possibly found sound by measure, but the where-from. But God is concerned if our hearts are whole. It really sounds like ourselves. I wanted to suggest adding Psalm 103:17-18 as a reference point for May his blessing be upon youchildrens children. Their hearts are far from God (Isaiah 29:13, Ezekiel 33:31, and Matthew 15:79). Even the word, blessing, may be somewhat misunderstood. . 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 Like God's grace.His favor is also unmerited. I normally wont concentrate on lyrics when im listening to any other secular music. As to the repetition, sometimes you need 3,4,5 times before your heart opens enough to get it. [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. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. In the Old Testament examples, the text uses the Hebrew word zakar, which means to remember. But the definition goes deeper, for it also means to bring someone to mind and then act on that persons behalf. Numbers 6:24-26 - NLT The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Yes, too much emotionalism can be harmful. How much more can God prove His love for us. If anything, it is useful in church at the end, to bless the congregation. His promises never fail. I am not at all disregarding emotions as the Bible teaches us to Love our God with all our heart, soul, strength and mind.. Jesus taught about the blessings we could experiencepersecution and hardshipwhen we follow Him. (Deut 7:17-26) The Israelites are not to fear that the nations in the promised land are more numerous / stronger than they. The term bless is also used the same way. Do they comfort them? Ive been fascinated by this song since the first time I heard it. We are called to be bereans and fruit inspectors and I will personally not partake in messages or worship that supports heretical teachings even if they may sound biblical. I think it has great harmonies that are catchy and make peoples voices sound good and THATS why people like it. In praying through this song, I had a deep experience of blessing in the sense of well-being. I, for one, dont think we need to remind God of anything. Combines the omnipresence of God (1 Kings 8:27, Psalm 139:7-12, Proverbs 15:3, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Colossians 1:17, and Hebrews 4:13) with the Holy Spirit who lives inside believers (Acts 6:5, Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:16-19, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 5:18, and 2 Timothy 1:14) into a blessing. But I think it fair to say you all need to call this what it is ministering to self. A comment about the ad nauseum repetition, Blessed is the one who meditates on the instruction of the Lord cf. You can tell that Kari Jobe is just blown away with how well the song is being received. Youve given me a lot to chew on in terms of section 3. I love this site. This raised this songs score from 9.5/10 to 10/10. Thank you for taking it to the Bible. and those who see it as a blessing, reinforcement, and helpful. 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. And I dont see it as a congregation song something that a group of people can sing to. I tailored my commentary as a side note, to those sensitive to repetition. Discernment is something each and everyone should diligently work at everyday through more and more exposure to READING GODs WORD, and hearing trusted men preaching from pulpits [ And yes, I said MEN ] having proven themselves rightfully dividing the Word of God. This is a question that transcends this song. Our humanness is so fickle and petty. EDIT: Removed first sentence, which replied to a comment now deleted. Coming up is the anniversary of the death of our son six years ago. And then over more of my extended family. Proverbs 31 Ministries. Thank you for the time and effort youve put into this site Vince! Thus the repetition of the blessings as well as the amens. Designed to influence, entrap & cause emotional addiction. Do not test God on this; be careful to do all that he has commanded (reference back to Deut 7:3-5). Even in every music player we do have something called as repeat mode. Strong affections for God rooted in truth are the bone and marrow of biblical worship. Almost all translations of the Bible (if not all translations) are copyrighted. 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for lhe maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust, From https://www.gotquestions.org/rain-just-unjust.html. This one isnt my fav. Hello Vince, just stumbled on your page for the first time and I love love love. Consider also, in the OT, repetition conveys importance; indeed, the more often something is said and/or repeated, is an indication of an exponential amplification of the statement; e.g. Psalm 136 repeats ad nauseam also, probably for this reason. Does that mean that Scripture is problematic? 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? [18] For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? I first heard it when I needed to hear that message repeated many times. KJ21. Its an amazing song because its based on everything the Fathers covenant promisesbut at the same time it is just as important to emphasize the part we are to play in that covenant. G#m. Theres quite a lot of repetition in worship from the angels around the throne so brace yourself for heaven! Prayer For God's Favor Dear Jesus Christ, As I come to you in prayer, I ask that you might look upon me with favor. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. Malachi 1:9 And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? When we ask for forgiveness, talk with God in prayer, take communion, and otherwise engage with the Lord, we are in essence calling His attention upon us. It is a series of blessings offered to those who listen, containing several elements: Side Note: This song relies heavily on repetition: All the blessings contained in this song are either directly quoted from Scripture or inspired by it. I understand it might not fit nicely into a church service but if the point is to glorify God, as your review seems concerned with, then I dont think being repetitive is something Hes concerned with. It isnt that this is what people want, but emotional outlets are what people need. May his favor be upon you and a thousand generations. And be gracious to. New Living Translation (NLT). Why didnt I think of that? It will ruin you & transform you at the same time, as the faithfulness of God dawns on our unbelieving dark corners. Please someone plead your case!!! . Isnt this reminiscent of what Biblical meditation is? God made both the intellectual AND the emotional within us. This is worship ministering to God. UPPERROOM (Feat. How would an outsider interpret the song And here I feel you got it wrong. There were those that ministered to the house of God (the people) and there were the wonderful sons of Zadok, who were permitted to minister to God to Him, not to them or us. However, if they just heard this song without any context to it, will some think its about them and be led astray? without my brains signal or something my cheeks make a smile automatically. They are there to specifically listen to that artist for entertainment. Rather, Scripture says the opposite: Little in this song applies to unbelievers until they turn from their wickedness and trust in Jesus. This is the way I view all these type songs but if I were to say this to the average professing Christian I would get hung at high noon. He is with you To use a really bad metaphor, Its kind of like Costco or Sams club everybody understands that you have to join the club (so to speak) to get the benefits. To me, this is a Jewish song more thats anything especially given the trials, persecution and struggles that many Jews face even today, simply as a result of their Jewish faith. Love you my brother in Christ. However, the bigger issue is, will an unbeliever interpret Psalm 23 as applicable to them? And, as I sang along with all the repetition, I praised my God for his goodness, grace, and faithfulness and prayed this blessing in faith for my son and his soon to be bride and their future family, and their children and their children and their children unto a thousand generations. Sang for my city and our country, especially for those who have yet to know the Lord and experience the blessing of life with Him. All around you, and within you Gods steadfast love extends to those who love him, and keep his commandments, but he will repay those who hate him by destroying them. Written by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes ASK YOURSELF IF SATAN PHYSICALLY IS STANDING IN FRONT OF YOU, PITCHING SELLING ETERNAL DEATH, WITH 99.9% OF TEMPORILY FUN CANDY ARE YOU ONE OF THEM WHO WILL ACCEPT IT ? 14 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people. Guessing from the ads, its voluntary work. To the Pastor that says he doesnt think his congregation should sing the blessing, this is my simple response, the best way to remember scripture is to sing it as a song. Thank you for your thoughts! His favor upon our lives! When God grants you favor, He shows you His immense kindness beyond what you deserve, hope, or imagine. if this is so then the blessing is for us too. I was struggling in sin and when I heard this song it called me back to obedience to God, because it reminded me that even though my sin is abominable, He has called me (and everyone else) to repentance through grace, forgiveness and love in His own life by leading the way in action. It certainly wouldnt hurt to sing blessings mid-service! Sad that there are websites, blogs, and YouTube channels devoted to being critical of others for their expression of worship. And be gracious to you Are you a worship leader or a musician? Mantras and meditations become means of healing and recovery what is better to hear on repeat, that you are a worthless, hopeless piece of garbage, or that in all things God is for you, with you, and within you? Thanks for this review. Numbers 6:25: The LORD make His face to shine upon you. So . I agree with you, except for the well intended part. Robert C. Peurifoy, It was originally a blessing God instructed Moses to tell Aaron to give to the people of Israel in Numbers 6:24-26. 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. Amen To be honest I had never heard this song until today. Yes, the people of the Most High are Israel, including the churchits not a genetics thing; but if thats the case (and it is) then we are held to the same expectations in that regard, save for anything Levitical post-golden calf, as that was added after the covenant and has since been made obsolete via the blood of our Savior. -God reserves wrath for His enemies (Nahum 1:2). Earlier reviews downgraded section 4 based on massive repetition; However, another commenter convinced me that Gods inherent glory has nothing to do with how often lyrics repeat. This I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. Thats the beautiful thing about God, He speaks to each of us in a personal way, one that we can hear. Furthermore, amongst the San Bushmen ( a local hunter gatherer people), the evening before a hunt (with bow and arrow), they dance around a fire, with a set step and rhythm, singing a repetitive song till they fall over in a trance-like state, where they see things in the spiritual realm. . Worship songs have God as the intended target; this song is clearly a blessing upon the congregation, which is fine, but its not directed at God. Bryan, Don, Randall . I simply have permission to use it from Capitol CMG Publishing and Essential Music (a subsidiary of Sony). 1 Peter. -God opposed the proud (James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5) TheLordturn His Hello! When God gives good sunshine and good rain to an evil farmer, its an example of God loving His enemies. Thank you for your comment! Make Mistakes. When it feels like a slog sometimes thats the analyst not giving way to the poet. Now as far as whole Doctrine is concerned, Matt is also hitting it on the nail saying this song is not a Worship song, but could in fact be idolatry. Theres a preacher who comes to our church on occasion and even before this song came out he would sing Nu. And while we may often think of blessing in material terms, this was a blessing to my heart and soul, as I gave to others through prayer what I was receiving. There is nothing wrong with asking the Lord to bless those we hold dear. it gave me a swift kick in the pants that forced me to re-examine my position on repetition and its relation to Berean Test reviews. Just wondering I accidentally came across your site and I do think its important to examine lyrics. Indeed, in every instance of God remembering, we see in the Old Testament that it always includes an action. Today, they are raising a family with Christ at its center, not something that would ever have been likely given their own upbringing. And in Psalm 106:4, the Psalmist begs, Remember me, Lord, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them. Hes asking for rescue, not just kind thoughts. I dont think so, not any more than I believe the purity, sacrificial, food and drink, or cultural laws apply to us. 2) I also disagree with the statement that God is against THEM (emphasis mine.) but its another to sing a blessing over. And we must trust He will act on our behalf. Non water-proof fabric. Vince, Rather, it seems like a secret agenda of hoping Hell give us what we want (hindering on the prosperity gospel here). I realized its a show and they are selling tickets to their show for $50 dollars you can be blessed by the Lord here is the link https://www.stubhub.com/elevation-worship-tickets/performer/100273774/. Though in anger I struck you, in favor I will show you compassion.". Hey, God, can we do a different song? Thanks for the review! The repetition is worship; I sense Gods heavy Presence, love and blessing more and more, the longer it goes on. much love and blessing on you! Now you Christian roaring down the road, full blast blaring the song the Blessing because hey, everybody should hear the gospel & here you are doing God a favour, stopping next to little miss drew & charley; Hey mister thats a cool song, who is it & with chest swelling with job well done pride, you puffed up declare Kari Jobe from Elevation worship check them out ! It is necessary to make this distinction so that lost people are not given false assurance of being a Christian and having eternal hope. Spurgeon said in one of his writings: Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong but rather between right and almost right. I appreciate your support! I have watched several versions and my favorite is the one from New Zealand/Aotearoa, which really fills me with God spirit and with a great homesickness for New Zealand, which is one of three countries that I call home. I fill the love (aroha) and the caring (manaakitanga) of all those singing the Blessing. Regardless of the farmers disposition toward God, God gives sunshine and rain to all the farmers in equal portion. I did appreciate the quote from Spurgeon on discernment. Good thoughts, but I disagree on one major point. If He didnt speak to you through this song, it doesnt mean He cant or hasnt spoken to anyone else through this song. (e.g. I think part of the lyrics in Bridge 2 are taken from or allude to St. Patricks prayer. Michael thats an interesting breakdown. May his favor be upon you and a thousand generations Bible Verse Prints, Poster and Canvas Christian Wall Art, Baptism, Scripture, Ready to Hang (Wrapped Canvas, 16x20) Brand: Generic Currently unavailable. [16] Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD. But, if they dont copyright it, someone else might and do whatever they want with it. Of course, thank you! Id love to hear what Scripture backs this up as a worship song (not the lyrics being from the Bible, but this actually being a worship song). Where can I find these lyrics in Scripture in the bible? A gift of love from him to us! I work at a rehab in South Africa. Its dizzying the amount of times the song is repeated. Michael Negru & Matt Hickok I feel more closely associated with your overall thoughts hereto, not that others have not raised some good points as well.Michael 100% correct about these songs playing to the emotional side of people in wanting to work themselves up into a frenzy with the repeating lyrics and musical crescendo, tones, drums & lightshow galore.This is for the most part false worship & false spiritual feelings. The favor of God can be described as "tangible evidence that a person has the approval of the Lord.". The repetition will be to a new experience of His glory. We dont wear garments according to the Mosaic Law. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." I just wanted you to be aware that at The Berean Test, I focus on the lyrics regardless of what the artist teaches. If we embrace the blessings of Moses-era Israel, we can expect to miss out on the blessings of Christjoining Him in His suffering. Most people find this site by doing a Google search. 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. For exampleLord bless me, and keep me, make your face shine upon me Lord bless my family and my children and their children and their children. 1) It assumes that the unbeliever WILL automatically misunderstand that the song meant for believers and, therefore, WILL NOT repent of their sins. If we are going to accept the Bible we have to assume that all of the bible is relevant. Bible Verses about God's Favor and Blessings Isaiah 58:11-12. In short, this song, while well intended, is out of context for the Church. Repetition is not new in the praise of God. How do I respond to this? These nations are to be devoted to complete destruction, in order to prevent intermarriage, and idolatry. 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. It seems it only appears in the New Testament at all on the lips of Jesus, in shorthand as he blesses his disciples or says Peace to you (e.g. We cannot know anyones heart but our own. after a conclusion When i listen to it Ill be taking the lyrics and the word directly to my heart. Add to cart Again, So sorry for your lost but we have the hope of re-uniting with our loved ones that have gone before! I agree this is a beautiful song and brings me to tears every time I listen to it. Scriptures On God's Favor And his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand. 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 . 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. At different times, it was different parts of the song that would come to mind. Refrain Five times, with each containing six amen. (Deut 7:9-11) God keeps his covenants. I appreciate reading from your perspective about repetition. (Deut 7:12-16) If the Israelites follow Gods commands, he will bless them and multiply them. As to your observation Unbelievers wont miss the message the first time, much less the second or third. That we would understand God is for us no matter the time of day, location, or personal scenario. Our perverted 20th century worship if filled with announcements, childrens messages, presentations, and such that we have missed the whole point of worship: To Glorify God and receive Gods blessing. Everything has to be logical. It is totally fine that someone gets super irritated by repetition. 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. And Vince I totally understand your evaluation criteria being solely directed towards the lyrics in as far as what is Biblically sound. Whether or not it should be sung in church, I dont really care. This is a beautiful song (thoughts and opinions of Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe and Elevation aside), but IMO, this song does not belong in church. 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. However, I wont allow discussion of it on this site. (Desiring God, 81-82). For instance, in Psalm 25, David begs God to Remember, Lord, Your great mercy and love remember me (Psalm 25:6-7). May God lift you up on His mighty wings, And show you the blessings that this day brings. BEFORE READING & SORRY FOR MY THESIS . 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. Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. After 45 years of sometimes heartbreaking ministry mixed with lots of joy am coming out of a very depressed time away from ministry. Even Christian artists are entertainers. . What about Gods rod and staff? What do we use listening & informal participation within Christian songs/performances for?, as PART of worship right. Much of the focus of 1 Peter is on how Christians should conduct themselves during unjust persecution. For example, Hillsong is well-known for promoting the Word of Faith and New Apostolic Reformation movements, both of which are unbiblical in my view. And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish, Agreeableness, delight, suitableness, splendor, grace, Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural, gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular, Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular, Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct, An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property, Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular. Note to new users: This is a different kind of review site! It is of note that most people dont sing with and many are uncomfortable with it. I understand your point. On that note, I think Dave Brennan makes a valid point on the added repeated phrase and I might suggest unqualified words He is with you. 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