5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. A comment about the ad nauseum repetition, Blessed is the one who meditates on the instruction of the Lord cf. Love this song! 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. Im not sure how any of us can get away with quoting from copyrighted Bible translations. So my understanding is that Num 6 is a pronouncement of the LORDs blessing on his people Israel, usually said by the temple priests after the daily sacrifices. The truly humble are not those who care for the vulnerable, or NHS workers (by means of paid work or voluntary service), but those who acknowledge their sin and turn to God. Thanks for those who commented and shared their opinions on this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZjB0UOzOg&list=WL&index=9&t=0s. Thank you for using your hobby to bless others a congratulations on breaking through! Coming up is the anniversary of the death of our son six years ago. How much more can God prove His love for us. God is the one to enjoy our praise for it is unto Him, not, we get it wrong often that we need to enjoy a song but in truth, we are to put God first. I believe that it is appropriate to have some penalty based on how the song MIGHT be interpreted but the current deduction imposed is too high. 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. 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. Naaman, leader of the Syrian army and pagan, for example, was healed of leprosy by God. Youve given me a lot to think about. Faith Quotes. The LORD is stated at the beginning and end of the first Verse. He is for you unaccompanied by anything else suggests that God is pleased with unrepentant sinners as they are, who neither know, love, nor follow him there is no hint in this song that people need to turn to this God and change their ways, in order to experience his full blessing. Obedience, faithfulness, perseverance, persecution when necessary. This is why careful exegesis is so critical in when we interpret the Bible. Those who do not accept this truth, regardless of whether they are doing kind and compassionate things at this time, remain enemies of the living God, cut off from him, and condemned to death for eternity if they dont repent. This takes you further away & not nearer to God! Does that mean that Scripture is problematic? To remember; by implication, to mention; also (as denominative from zakar) to be male X burn (incense), X earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, X still, think on, X well. Thank you. 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. This song isnt about me. 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. 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. Your answer is essentially no, they wont interpret it that way. I acknowledge that some songs served up to the body might be better applied in a private, personal time of worship but at the same time the church needs to grow not in endurance but true passion and devotion. We are never beyond his rescue. At first I just listened with reflection. Believe to receive God's favor. For people who suffer from depression, PTSD, anxiety, negative self-talk, repetition of good and positive things is often the only way to recovery, because of how potent and incessant the unhealthy thought patterns are. Can you tell what thats a reference to? Is this different from passing the peace, which I consider another time stealer, especially when this action is done before the confession, as is the situation in many protestant churches, which no longer have a prayer of confession. It was originally a blessing God instructed Moses to tell Aaron to give to the people of Israel in Numbers 6:24-26. For less than $5/mo. I normally wont concentrate on lyrics when im listening to any other secular music. The term bless is also used the same way. Yes, make our efforts successful! Prayers Points To Conceive This Year. 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. Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. One final remark, in these days when the drum beat that is repeated through the media is fear inducing, perhaps we will need words of hope a thousand times to drown them out. May God lift you up on His mighty wings, And show you the blessings that this day brings. Help me to see the way forward and light my path before me with your favor. Same for the blessing, when read in the Bible. How would an outsider interpret the song And here I feel you got it wrong. Im pro blessing, and its absolutely biblical, but its not a worship song in nature. A favourite sport of satan is keeping Christians so busy and occupied with abundancies, over indulgences, nicky nacky noos stuff, that the the truth or real value items becomes muddied and lost between the its still ok, but Christians WILL do better without things of life. I do have a question about the lyrics that I wonder if you can help me understand- and am curious and not intending to criticize the song. because the word of the Lord is not void in its work- But something bothered my spirit when I saw the video attacked to this song everything was perfect the lighting the stage everyone looked so beautiful the camera work was out standing- Sowhat bugged me? I must say that I disagree with Dons assessment (and, consequently, your revision of section 3) of this song. Vince have you considered the alternate lyrics in this version? It has been used continuously in Jewish and Christian worship for over 3300 years as a blessing for Gods people. A gift of love from him to us! 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. Its not just the music but sermons as well that talk about all the benefits we have who are IN Christ and many lost people hear these things and think they assume that the words apply to them as well. after a conclusion When i listen to it Ill be taking the lyrics and the word directly to my heart. This song is a gift to us and I thank you so much. The song is quoting scripture. Those undeterred by repetition may consider ending their church service with this song; However, I cannot recommend this song for seeker-sensitive churches without an explanation. Again, thanks for posting the passages these songs are from! New Living Translation And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. What are you talking about? You get the idea , I hope. We need it because we forget too quickly and go back to fear. He loves his followers and holds them up high. That is part of their job. Although, there arent many concerts during the current pandemic. -Friends of the world are Gods enemy (James 4:4) There are three principles here, two of which involve the people, and one that involves the leaders. Psalm 67:1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. Im not sure how I even feel about that as it is taken out of context, but thats something Im working through right now. 6:24-27 over the congregation at the end of service. As I so often do when questioning the legitimacy of a song, I go to the Psalms. Ezekiel 5:8; Nahum 3:5; Rev. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. I am glad that you like repetition! Perhaps its because we arent trying to sell them as our own work? The LORD make his face shine on you, and be gracious to you: Psalm 21:6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance. 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. Vers 19 20 indicate Gods wrath to those false pastors misleading His people. [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. He is absolutely against our sins based on all the scriptures that you referenced. [19] Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked. However, unbelievers will probably get the wrong idea, thinking God approves of their sinful lifestyle. Knowing is more important that feeling. He has been, is, and will always be more powerful than our sin. 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. SDA Hymnal. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. Lastly What does this song glorify? I also understand the pricing situation. While its Biblically accurate it is neither a song of praise nor worship because its focus is on us and not on God. chapter 4 would actually support the idea of evaluating what we say/sing/do, as part of maturing in the faith, renewing our mind, putting on the new self, etc Specifically thinking Ephesians 4:11-15, and Ephesians 4:17-25. It is not a worship song. For decades I as a Pastor used this to close the service. I would love to do this full-time; However, yes, I advertise to cover costs. If we agree that this song is scripturally based then isnt it a good thing, at times, to repeat it over until it sinks in. This blessing was given by the priest Aaron to the sons of Israel. The UK version states as its headline: We are so very blessed to receive the favor of the Most High God, but that means we are also tasked with responsibilities just as far-reaching. . Which rather should produce no music & whos music should not be spread around; or at least Christians should be extremely careful in what way it is supported & approved! Promise. But God makes it clear that we, as His people, are to continue to cry out to Him with prayer and petition, with praise and thanksgiving. 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. Thank you Michael. This is the original no fail way to worship God ! Copyrights being stolen by Copyrights all in the name of money- just like Jesus planed !!! Since God is so generous with His enemies, then we should be as well. Listen: He sees all and knows all. Wow, what an interesting discussion about the lyrics of a song. That says it all. 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. It is hard for me to write here because motive is always being assumed as bad by critics. I was very touched though the last half was painful. I agree with you, except for the well intended part. Check out the New Zealand Version The Blessing Aoteorea. 'May the LORD bless you and protect you. Well be doing a lot of what we might call repetition in heaven, but itll be to the awe provoking majesty of our God and His Christ. Welcome to Faith Friday on the "Faith, Art & Tiny Houses" podcast. He is with you. The repetition of the phrase He is for you has caused me to understand, with new clarity, what i thought i knew. 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? But I think it fair to say you all need to call this what it is ministering to self. The words declare a blessing from our heavenly Father. May His Favor Be Upon You Lyrics 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 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 Amen, amen, amen Amen, amen, amen This song belongs to Elevation Worship. 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. In a time of self-loathing, He used a line in one of those cheesy movies to tell me that I dont understand how much He loves me. 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. I love this song and agree with most of your review of it but I dont believe it first brings glory to God when sung in a worship service. This is worship ministering to God. Most of us are anyway listening too much without truly understanding & should rather read more of Gods Word, whereby we will gain more understanding & find ourselves in regular prayer. Totally agree. God alone! 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). Great question! After 45 years of sometimes heartbreaking ministry mixed with lots of joy am coming out of a very depressed time away from ministry. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 90:17 Let the favor of the Lord our (Psalm Ps Psa. The Blessing be upon your children, and your childrens children to a thousand generations was very difficult. It is a blessing offered to believers. Just wondering I accidentally came across your site and I do think its important to examine lyrics. Lost parents, dead churches, humor in the place of joy. Keep up the great work shine for His glory! This criteria is mainly based on the aforementioned criterias in rounding things off. A sacrifice is a sacrifice it is the opposite of self blessing so Im opposed. To reiterate, I believe that its a song that could be used in place of the usual blessing that ends a service. This would also be akin to Christs command to render unto Caeser what is Caesers (implied peacefully) and also Pauls instruction to Timothy: First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. May He turn His face toward you and give you peace. Guessing from the ads, its voluntary work. For instance, Psalm 67:1-2 says: "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations.". There is nothing wrong with asking the Lord to bless those we hold dear. Then it hit me: TastyWallet. You still reserve the right to dock points for repetition strictly out of preference of style, though, Vince. Again, I guess this applies only to those in Christ who has fulfilled the requirements of the law on their behalf and thus brought Gods blessing to them. This is my first time on here. There is deeper things than a direct song review bothering me & I think it should similarly bother all Christians! Thank you for your compliment and Scripture reference! 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. I ask b/c Vince has actually outlined his criteria here: https://www.thebereantest.com/criteria-for-evaluating-christian-music. 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. This. On the surface this song appears to be quoting scripture but it leaves out a very important part and therefore is dangerously deceptive. I hesitated to read your review because I did not what any one to take away from me my appreciation of this worship song. People think that these songs are so supportive when they go through a depression or tough time Nothing like the word of God and prayer without any sounds in that period of time and if you really want a song during that time just go to a hymnal book and pick a song that speaks to your mind not emotions. We delight in him. No, Im a layman with some extra time on his hands! 2020 15 May The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. 1-3 business days! 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