May His favor be upon our nation for a thousand generations. I agree with you, except for the well intended part. It is unfortunate to consider but I would venture to guess that a large majority of the songs audience falsely believe the blessings promised by this song are material or emotional blessings simply because that is the current focus of society and the most popular reason many seek God. [ Speaking as a general rule ]. God bless your ministry work for His cause! Under How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture Agreed all of them in vague sense & I feel it does not deserve a mark at most higher than 5/10 for lyrics solely focussed on what man can gain from A Lord, with excluding the measure within the Christian texts you supplied indicating mans responsibility of i.e those that love Me & keep My commandments / fear Him / keep His covenant / remember His precepts etc to receive such Blessing. and its blessing to people why? The word of God is powerful. Gods message of the blessing through Moses was given to His people, not to outsiders. Welcome to Faith Friday on the "Faith, Art & Tiny Houses" podcast. Of course, thank you! Even Christian artists are entertainers. When this Psalm is read in its context (and exclusively in its context) one could legitimately say, 1) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life unaccompanied by anything else suggests that God is pleased with unrepentant sinners as they are, who neither know, love, nor follow him (I substituted the Words from verse 6 in the place of He is for you in the original quote). Sometimes I think in our desire to be sensitive to what God wants from us we over complicate things and neglect the truth of the Holy Spirits role to will and to work in you for his good pleasure. Concern over man-centered song worship has its place, but song worship is only a snippet of whole worship, or as Paul calls it, true and proper worship offer your bodies as a living sacrifice to God. What gives them a right to copyright their work? This I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. He is with you, He is with you. Ive since upgraded the scoring and, as you no doubt noticed, I gave a 10 for that section on this review. All rights reserved. Surely then they wil more willingly turn from their evil way! Worship must be vital and real in the heart, and worship must rest on a true perception of God. His favor upon our lives! Im not a fan of Elevations theology- in fact I think some of it is not biblical. You still reserve the right to dock points for repetition strictly out of preference of style, though, Vince. I had not hear The Blessing until a week ago while attending a conference (with social distancing.) 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). Never a toil or labor. All those critique do count & the closer they can be to STRICT Christian applicable principles, Doctrinal correctness & Holiness, the better Id say; dont you think? Most people find this site by doing a Google search. For believers who are under a new, better covenant brought about by a greater, better Prophet, fulfilled by a final, best Lamb, why sing about blessings that God promised to a people under a different covenant as though they apply to us? Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." They are hurting and dont need a theological band-aide. Another commenter to a different song mentioned that they use repetition to help others learn a new song, then slowly reduce it over time. 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. holy, holy, holy is highly acceptable, not to mention Biblical! Yes, but its one thing to pray for the blessing of another; its another thing to declare they are blessed by God (like Eph 1:3 in Christ.), First time reader here! However, the New Testament Church is new Israel, prophecied in Jeremiah 31 and fulfilled throughout the book of Acts. Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. And dont forget, it is the famous saying of the embodiment of the devil, that repeating a lie a hundred times makes it a truth. These are beautiful words to remind me of how loving our Father is and how willing He is to rain down blessings on us, our children, their children, and their childrens children. And their children. To give a really silly example of where Im coming from God used one of The Twilight series movies to speak to me. 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. 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. Those that just want to get through the song may not get what its trying to say to us. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe). Rather, Scripture says the opposite: Little in this song applies to unbelievers until they turn from their wickedness and trust in Jesus. Copyrights are meant to protect the imaginations of those who work on media, whether that is music, movie, book, or video game. Im weary because if were worshipping ourselves, we have entered into idol-worship, and we know how much God HATES that (Exodus 20:4). I went and read Deuteronomy chapter 7, and took away these key points, which I think helps to make Jons case: At different times, it was different parts of the song that would come to mind. The Bible expounds on three Hananiahs in particular, one before the Babylonian exile, one during the exile, and one when the Jews returned to Jerusalem from their captivity in Babylon. Not all of us are called, or privileged, to have children, but consider that your powerful witness and testimony may carry out Gods favor and blessing upon generations and generations. Maybe a blessing to sing over others, like a benediction post service, but is it really me worshiping God? school, Sunday | 22 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Tucker Presbyterian Church: Sunday School Hour February 5, 2023 [20] The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly. Proverbs 31 Ministries. Do they comfort them? Great question! I appreciate it! It is completely unfit for corporate worship without a firm warning about the scriptures true meaning and in that case, could we not just pick something that doesnt require explaining? And yes, there are many songs that just repeat the same human-centered ideas over and over, especially from certain seeker friendly churches. Copyrights being stolen by Copyrights all in the name of money- just like Jesus planed !!! Yeah I hear you Jeff. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 90:17 Let the favor of the Lord our (Psalm Ps Psa. I dont believe Christians should be afraid to quote scripture in order to avoid confusion by outsiders. I had become known as something of a healing pastor. Pastor, retired, Mark Can you clarify what you mean by grading music based on personal preference? Psalm 5:12 (NIV) "Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.". Strong affections for God rooted in truth are the bone and marrow of biblical worship. This blessing always seems to come straight from the mouth of God, when I hear it. In spite of that, is it Biblically to ask Him to remember? I havent copyrighted anything. The repetition of the phrase He is for you has caused me to understand, with new clarity, what i thought i knew. Repetition is definitely talked about in the book of Revelation. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 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? Good review! My heart was overwhelmed by the words reminding me of how the Lord loves us as his children. God remembered Rachel, then opened her womb. I have really really struggled with this song. I dont think so, not any more than I believe the purity, sacrificial, food and drink, or cultural laws apply to us. Shan Nope & Ill stick to being overly cautious [not saying always outright wrong] with the mystical influences [kundalini similarity] of repetition. This song belongs to Elevation Worship. But, its being readily accepted in Christianity today by watering down the gospel making it all about us rather than about the Lord. Thank you for your testimony! Of course, this might be best done when in private worship, but it could be done corporately as well. I, for one, dont think we need to remind God of anything. Yes, we are able to listen to the song for free like you stated however the real catch is tossing down $50 bucks for the real anointing they are offering where everything looks so so perfect because that has to be God. We make things so complicated. It stays and lives with you forever. This post might not make it here but I just wanted to post it even if only the site owners will read it. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children 12. This doesnt sit well with many people and you might be among them! Reply. And, it is only by His grace we are able to to live for the Lord in this dark world. I should have stated it as a possibility, not a guaranteed reality. Thank you for your comment! 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. I havent seen much else. Its good in your work and training to help you build muscle memory, but vain repetition of words is definitely bad. Ezekiel 5:8; Nahum 3:5; Rev. So Joseph found favor in his sight, Genesis 39:3-4 You have granted me life and favor, and Your care has preserved my spirit. May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, that you may become a company of peoples. He is with you, He is with you. So does the blessing pronounced over Moses-era Israel even have any application to us at all? So, the question becomes, if God doesnt forget, why can we and do we ask Him to remember? If God is holy and perfect, how can he be Jealous and not be in sin too? For instance, in Psalm 25, David begs God to Remember, Lord, Your great mercy and love remember me (Psalm 25:6-7). That we would become more sensitive to Gods presence that exists everywhere, including the Holy Spirit indwelling within us. In terms of corporate worship, I see your point. This song is a classic example of well-meaning believers taking scripture out of context and forcing it to apply to the Church. (Deut 7:12-16) If the Israelites follow Gods commands, he will bless them and multiply them. a really long timeGods faithfulness is part of his unchanging character). One thing I never understood, Tobi, is why would we need to remind God of his promise to Abraham and his lineage. high on emotions and minimal on sound thinking. He gave us His only begotten Son to die on the cross for our sins so that we dont perish and for us to have everlasting life with Him in Heaven. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. 1. And their children, and their children. I cant think of anything negative about the YouTube videos featured from all around the world. 14 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people. Jeremiah 23:16 22 I agree its not a song that worships God. Job 10:12 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. Since God is so generous with His enemies, then we should be as well. That makes sense! There is no reason to think that this ancient blessing would not apply to gentile believers today, those of us who are adopted sons of God (John 1:12-13, John 14:18, Romans 8:14-17, Romans 8:23, Romans 9:1-8, Galatians 3:26, Galatians 4:5-7, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 2:11-22, Hebrews 9:15, and 1 John 3:1-3) and in effect, are adopted Israelites (Romans 11:11-24). 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. 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. And give you peace. 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 . 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 10 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation. 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? Todays society readily seeks the blessings of the Lord but scorns any form of repentance that should accompany those blessings. No judgment, this is a comment from a believer struggling with this songs place in worship. I love the repetition when I am struggling under a circumstance, I appreciate that repetitiveness because it helps me to remember scripture and the things that God wants me to remember, and i can sing it over myself and my situation. Oh, and His presence, oh, and He surrounds you It is humbly to know that God is not only for the Body of Christ but for each and every one of us individually. When Jesus died on the cross, he ended the need for Temple worship (hence, the curtain was torn). But if you keep this song in context, it isnt for the church it was for Aaron and the priests (Numbers 6) as a blessing for Israel. pon you. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. Interesting technical review. It is not a prayer, but a proclamation. -Friends of the world are Gods enemy (James 4:4) Psalm 80:3,7 Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be on us: and establish you the work of our hands on us; yes, the work of our hands establish you it. May you revel in His amazing love on your birthday. Although I largely agree with your comments about Elevations teachings, in the future, lets stay on topic and discuss the lyrical content without bringing in artist personal beliefs and theology into the discussion. 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. That being said. Inspirational. And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Talk about sentimentality. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. It will ruin you & transform you at the same time, as the faithfulness of God dawns on our unbelieving dark corners. The repeated phrases is what we need to hear for that truth to penetrate our mind & heart! It is elevating Him not blessing us worship is not for my or any believers blessing! I was very touched though the last half was painful. TO be sure, nothing could be more true than to amplify Gods great holiness! its their copyright, not mine. Comfort to all, Maggie. Where can I find these lyrics in Scripture in the bible? 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. Totally agree. The song also encourages listeners to speak blessings over others, just as the priestly blessing in the Bible does. He knit you together, knowing you before you were born, His masterpiece. Day and night THEY NEVER stop saying: Holy, holy, holy The term bless is also used the same way. We shouldnt either. DO NOT GO ROUND N ROUND CHASING EVERY RABBIT & MAYBE END UP CATCHING THE WORTHLESS ONEs. God will do what he will, allowing persecution or unrest or discipline or judgement, but our command as believers is still to pray for peace and to bless the nation in which we find ourselves living. Just that fun, free spirit we feel when we sing well. The song makes it seem like WE can somehow make His face shine upon us. It is hard for me to write here because motive is always being assumed as bad by critics. Psalm 30:5 (NIV) "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.". Ive been fascinated by this song since the first time I heard it. Yes, when artists play their music, there is often a charge to hear them play. He is for you, He is for you. Jews are not THE chosen people; they are A chosen people, the first of several monotheistic religions. 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 seems like a misuse of the text to rip out the blessing without the curses and warnings to go along with it. Something more to chew on! 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.. you. I have listened to this song at least a dozen times, all 12 minutes of it, and I have wept every time. Okay, so thats not Aaron and his sons, which means either no-one now can say it or sing it OR perhaps all believers can sing it to/over each other and over their families etc. There has been a lot of indepth commentary about this song. It seems to be a base assumption that we would pray for blessing and peace for the nation in which we live so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. But we dont do that we naturally gravitate toward adoration in our song writing and corporate singing, without direct biblical instruction to do so. And keep you Job 22:28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. May His presence go before you And behind you, and . I agree with you. Hence I feel you might have been far too generous with your score under the What message does the song communicate criteria. 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