The way that it builds the way that it just speaks to us every time through. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. IF (big if) the song is being sung AS worship THEN it is actually idolatry, because it is worship of the congregation, the blessing, your children, and their children and their children. We read too much of our 21st century western ideas into it, and make it mean something different than the original word. Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. As so often is the case & case in point with this song amongst so many, is who do we think we are to exalt ourselves so often towards standards or achievements hardly in its infancy development. It is a gift. Lyrics. He will simply think whoever this Lord is being sung about, seems good. If reminding needs done, its us that need the constant reminder of Who it is we belong to. We dont leave our homes or camps for a week to purify ourselves, nor do we need a priest to call us clean. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe) didnt write their song from a open source Greek and Hebrew manuscripts that they translated them selfs. I agree this is a beautiful song and brings me to tears every time I listen to it. is the Lord God Almighty,[a] It gives you a sense of my thought process and how I score songs. After reading this review and your evaluation criteria, I would like to suggest that your score for how an outsider would interpret this song might be too heavily weighted in comparison to the other more important criteria. Are you a worship leader or a musician? G#m. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children, and their children 12. We are each responsible to God for ourselves, not others. I hope you will find the same result. We could argue about any individual artists, as to their deserving of it, but my point is, the copyright is the governments way of protecting intellectual property and prevent theft. What about Gods rod and staff? 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. We do not know whether the people who were being wronged . Aside from that, I always find it ironic that the church is perfectly fine with pulling from Israels blessings, but dont want to sanctify the actual Sabbath as Israel is called to do, or share in the feasts of our Father as Israel is called. This song isnt about me. And be gracious to you However, I do agree with your first point. 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. 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. Im weary because if were worshipping ourselves, we have entered into idol-worship, and we know how much God HATES that (Exodus 20:4). eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. & Luke 10:27 And He answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.. And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. The Lord turn His. He can bless them with good health, happiness, safety, opportunities to witness, care for others. Indeed very presumptuous and haughty! We deserve Gods wrath, and it is only by the blood of Jesus we dont have it. Believing is at the heart of receiving the promises of God. 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. 14 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people. I responded to a previous comment but a lot of people missed it so I will say it again. Zakar, then, is as much direct action as it is a mental exercise. Amen, Vince. I love this site. 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. I work at a rehab in South Africa. 43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And your family and your children And their children and their . I like the repetition because its like when we say Thank you Jesus or Worthy are you Lord over and over to praise God. This is a question that transcends this song. For decades I as a Pastor used this to close the service. Written by Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes Deuteronomy 7:9. It appears to be an encouraging word set to music. BEFORE READING & SORRY FOR MY THESIS . Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." The psalmist appears to be writing about the loving discipline of God. I think this ends up being a descriptor of Gods character, more so than some guarantee of generation-to-generation blessing. When God grants you favor, He shows you His immense kindness beyond what you deserve, hope, or imagine. The modern protestant church is a child of the enlightenment. Absolutely NOT!!! God makes no distinction between the evil and the righteous in this instanceHe gives good gifts to both of them. First, Psalm 23 starts with The LORD is my shepherd. I cant think of anything negative about the YouTube videos featured from all around the world. But I can almost assure you that Feat. To reiterate, I believe that its a song that could be used in place of the usual blessing that ends a service. At one point they say as we receive we agree. I didnt see that line analyzed. But Hey, some indeed are already Heavenly tourist and what not, so why not. Great to acknowledge context, but the Lord extends this blessing to us, it is unending. This blessing was given by the priest Aaron to the sons of Israel. I agree that it can help us learn and reinforce concepts; However, it can also become hypnotic. (Deut 7:6-8) God chose the Israelites to be holy, set apart for Him. This song is beautiful, I cant lie. I first heard it when I needed to hear that message repeated many times. Of course not! Proverbs 31 Ministries. by Andr van Belkum. Today I'm talking about a song that has undone me this week. 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. No judgment, this is a comment from a believer struggling with this songs place in worship. There are 5 major keys to receiving and activating God's favor in your life-. I think it is intended to be heard by any who will receive it. I think part of the lyrics in Bridge 2 are taken from or allude to St. Patricks prayer. * Songs that are almost like God talking to us or how he feels about us are either in the 3rd or 4th category those ones are tricky. Even money say they copped their song from the NIV which is copyrighted by law and owned by HarperCollins. Thank you! May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations Your family and your children And their children, and their children. We are two different sons. By webster definition, thats called mantra, and Jesus specifically warned against that. But, its being readily accepted in Christianity today by watering down the gospel making it all about us rather than about the Lord. You can just see the excitement in her as she sings. Same for the blessing, when read in the Bible. Can you explain how an overall 9.5/10 rating is condemning a song entirely derived from Gods own book? Praise ( songs about or to God most of the time the word you is withheld in these songs) 2. Psalm 31:16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake. And a thousand generations. 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. Keep up the great work. However, if they just heard this song without any context to it, will some think its about them and be led astray? Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! May His favor be upon you and a thousand generations. 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. He is for you! How I hope and pray this will be true for my children. It does seem to be inspired by God, based on the worldwide response. We love to receive blessings, but not as quock to carry out the responsibility that comes with one. It is of note that most people dont sing with and many are uncomfortable with it. 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). We don't have to worry. Jon V. Thats exactly what I thought when I first heard it. This is the original no fail way to worship God ! Thank you Vince. Elevation, Hillsong, and Bethel have the same tactic 90/10 well maybe 60/40 when you look at the core beliefs. Its my first time on this site. Yesss! 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. Thank you for using your hobby to bless others a congratulations on breaking through! May His favor be upon you From a Biblical perspective, Moses didnt have any problem reminding God about His promise to make Israel as numerous as the stars of heaven. It was so weird at first but the more I read and searched about it it made absolute sense. I understand your point. That should have been obvious to me but my mind didnt readily make that linkage. . May His presence go before you, and behind you, and beside you. Having already gained some discernment, you can more easily divide right from false teaching[ And yet sometimes still get it wrong]. I just wanted you to be aware that at The Berean Test, I focus on the lyrics regardless of what the artist teaches. Having a copyright gives the author some level of control to keep their work from being misused (for example, from being used to promote some event or product that the author believes runs counter to his/her intent with the work). Thank you for sharing this profound article! 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. (Deut 7:9-11) God keeps his covenants. Isnt this reminiscent of what Biblical meditation is? "Good night, and God bless.". Repetition is definitely talked about in the book of Revelation. The Exod 20:6 and other refs are equally reserved not only for Gods people Israel, but conditional on them loving him, keeping his commands, etc. And your family, and your children, and their children, and their children. He is for you! Hence I feel you might have been far too generous with your score under the What message does the song communicate criteria. Everything has to be logical. Like a declaration. Paul made a point of saying that we as gentiles are adopted into the family of God, and into the Abrahamic lineage (Rom 8:14-17, Gal 3:27-29). 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. I dont care for the repetition but it seems to be a good song. CCLI #: 7147007. holy, holy, holy is highly acceptable, not to mention Biblical! LEARN THESE SONGS & PERSONALLY SING THEM TO GOD IN TIMES OF NEED & ONE TO ONE TRUE WORSHIP. 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? 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 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. So Im all for praying this over the UK as the lip suggests and the rest of the world too! We had a patient who had a cross addiction of TRANCE MUSIC which relies on repetition. Nope. What you said pierced my soul and broke my heart. Agree? and I hope we can rejoined in heaven to meet pray for me you are also in my prayers ! Repetitions create Emotions. May his favor be upon you. 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. Psalm 67:1 Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 90:17 Let the favor of the Lord our (Psalm Ps Psa. Strength to Live for God: An Example of God's Favor. 9 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: 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. 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. 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 Does that mean that Scripture is problematic? Ive been wrestling with this song because I dont know if it should be classed as a worship song. Im trying to get my head around the way this song is being used. Sad that we are grading music written to worship our creator and Lord based on our personal preference. Totally agree. If the message is Gods law and gospel, we must proclaim it and let the Holy Spirit sort out the rest. God delivered them from Egypt with a mighty arm and will display the same power against those nations. 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. 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. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. 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). By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. We need this in this time that the world is constantly telling us that the collective is important but not individuals. Whether or not it should be sung in church, I dont really care. without my brains signal or something my cheeks make a smile automatically. 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. This past week was the first anniversary of the death of our daughter, a worship leader in her own right. Thank you Vince for finding all the related verses; that is a huge help. There are righteous farmers (who would be considered Gods friends) and unrighteous farmers (those who would be considered Gods enemies). Even if the church is the new Israel, the promise was given to Israel at a certain time based upon their actions. This also includes poor and unhealthy behaviors and patterns of thinking. Hi Vince, Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Istrongly encourageyou toconsiderthepotentialblessings anddangersofthis artists theology by visitingResources. Although the song is scriptural, it relies heavily on repetition that in my context elicits a cultural animistic mystical response. God put me in the right place to hear it. Well said! It brings glory to God by invoking a Biblically accurate blessing to those who hear it. Just wondering I accidentally came across your site and I do think its important to examine lyrics. Musically, the song has a modern and upbeat sound, with a mix of electronic . May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. So, Davids cries to the Lord in the Psalms are just as much cries for effect as for affection. [ Speaking as a general rule ]. 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? And we must trust He will act on our behalf. 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. I have no idea Well maybe because our flesh enjoys this type of music. May His presence go before you. The name TastyWallet is something I came up with several years ago. DO NOT GO ROUND N ROUND CHASING EVERY RABBIT & MAYBE END UP CATCHING THE WORTHLESS ONEs. The repetition makes it easy for those that are not familiar with the scriptures to remember. -God reserves wrath for His enemies (Nahum 1:2). I think this has been to the detriment of the world today and especially the church. I am trying to do a recording of the several different versions, particularly in the different languages. I agree its not a song that worships God. I agree. Wow, what an interesting discussion about the lyrics of a song. Exactly what I was looking for. I believe this song is totally word of faith movement preaching inspired & 3/10 is adequate. And be gracious to. "Jesus Loves Me" by Willam B. Bradbury Jesus loves me! I updated it, raising the songs overall score from 8.5/10 to 9.5/10. Recent comments concerning The Blessings seem to miss something. This song is a gift to us and I thank you so much. Thank you for your comments! (Deut 7:12-16) If the Israelites follow Gods commands, he will bless them and multiply them. My son sometimes uses ItchyTurtle when gaming, which also paints a quirky image! Like others I actually like the repetition and find the song very moving rather than boring. Ive noticed that many songs dont receive 10/10 scores because of how I believe an unbeliever might interpret this song. 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. As I have asked before on other topics, if the Holy Spirit, when writing Psalm 23 through David, did not see fit to explain the blessings, love, and care that God has, is it fair to hold the songwriter to a higher standard? Thank you for your comment! 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 And your family and your children It was co-written by Steven Furtick and Chris Brown (Elevation Worship). He knit you together, knowing you before you were born, His masterpiece. So I have had a hard time with this song from the beginning. Love is an emotion, not an idea. 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. 2020 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, Capitol CMG Paragon / Writers Roof Publishing, Worship Together Music / Kari Jobe Carnes Music But to be sung by everyone in a time where it is thought that were bringing glory to God I believe it is out of its proper context. But how readily we all stand first in line with thinking we are the special one God favours in doling out Blessed measures of such a great Spirit Of Discernment. I am sorry to hear about your tragedy. In your weeping, and rejoicing If you mean the 2nd, I think Eph. Psalm 5:12 For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield. I admit that my constant criticism over repetition is subjective (although any opinion will be subjective) and it affects the scoring. Thank you, Lord bless the artist for these wonderful lyrics, I love the comment, We are created for the glory of God. 03/15/2021 Updated per repetition announcement. If we take our cue from the psalms, the answer would be a resounding no. Can you talk to the thought process behind those categories, how they came about, relevant biblical examples, etc? Even Christian artists are entertainers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Breastplate. There is nothing wrong with asking the Lord to bless those we hold dear. In order to do the Lord's work, we must resolve conflicts in the church in a biblical manner. Inspirational. Most often not due to reverentially to God, but rather by way of applying the words to your own lifes circumstances, which cause your fake spiritual euphoric moment. I was also prepared about your frustrations with repetition after being a good girl and following your links to the criteria section. Verse. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness sake, O LORD. Lastly What does this song glorify? 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.. Waddya think? Again, So sorry for your lost but we have the hope of re-uniting with our loved ones that have gone before! The Bible repeatedly states, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. (e.g. And yes, Im especially referring to these places churning out thousands of contemporary, shallow, often nonsensical Christian songs, mainly for or partly for other reasons than truly caring for where those consuming it, ends up! The song is simple..anyone can sing it and give glory to God as they do. And each and every time i listen to it. Lets keep in perspective what this song is and is not useful for and we should be in good shape. How do worship leaders and pastors intend to use these lyrics? The Cambridge Bible states vers 16 18 very clear Jer_23:16-18. Keep up the great work shine for His glory! 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? 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. As for repetition, Messiah, by Handel, is one of the most repetitious songs in history. Its hard to deny the possibility. 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. 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. As I so often do when questioning the legitimacy of a song, I go to the Psalms. May His blessing be upon us is biblical, but perhaps this is a song of encouragement of the Body of Christ rather than worshipping Christ Himself (which is the purpose of worship)? 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. In your weeping and you rejoicing. We get it!! Thank you for your comment! I tailored my commentary as a side note, to those sensitive to repetition. Music is just the initiation process. My score was way too harsh. As a musician, its just another fluff song way too much repetition and overall simplistic. UPPERROOM (Feat. 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