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. Hello and thank you for this review. How many times did God say fear not, and yet we are fearful of so much in this world. And each and every time i listen to it. I simply love this song. Hebrews says it well in Ch13, offering UP to God spiritual sacrifices. 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. God bless your ministry work for His cause! There are a number of ways, but in Matthew 5:45 Jesus gives two practical examples. a really long timeGods faithfulness is part of his unchanging character). I responded to a previous comment but a lot of people missed it so I will say it again. Either way, its not appropriate for corporate worship. So . Praise ( songs about or to God most of the time the word you is withheld in these songs) 2. This is my reaction too it brings me to tears. The promise doesnt transfer simply because two different groups are refered to by the same name. 2. This is one of the most significant issues of the modern church we want to make the story of the Bible about us instead of about God. May His presence go before you And behind you, and . ). Gods message of the blessing through Moses was given to His people, not to outsiders. 1-3 business days! Of course, they also sell merchandise and albums. As are just about any Christian song. It inspires unity and adds another language to break the repetition. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Absolutely NOT!!! We usually favor people who also favor us. 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. This is the original no fail way to worship God ! Hello! But, youve made a case for why that shouldnt exist when we evaluate songs. But true worship comes from people who are deeply emotional and who love deep and sound doctrine. Most people find this site by doing a Google search. Why did you copyright a song that inspiration was giving to you from the word God and his spirit it was freely given to you and you freely admit most of it comes from numbers Do you have the right to Copyright it as your own inspiration? Truth without emotion produces dead orthodoxy and a church full (or half-full) of artificial admirers . Thank you for taking it to the Bible. Today, they are raising a family with Christ at its center, not something that would ever have been likely given their own upbringing. God's blessings will overtake you. We are still children of the age of rationalism. 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 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. And in Luke 23:39-43, one of the criminals crucified with Christ Jesus begged Jesus to remember him in heaven. That we would become more sensitive to Gods presence that exists everywhere, including the Holy Spirit indwelling within us. 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. May the Lord bless you and protect you. What are you talking about? 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. This is why careful exegesis is so critical in when we interpret the Bible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Breastplate. That makes sense! EDIT: Removed first sentence, which replied to a comment now deleted. How a Christian applies his mind is of crucial importance! And keep you But heres my biggest issue that Im struggling with: the fact that this is a worship song. The song also encourages listeners to speak blessings over others, just as the priestly blessing in the Bible does. I find it bothersome as well, but others who have cited its benefits have a good point also. Here are the 50 most uplifting Bible scriptures on favor. 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. I tailored my commentary as a side note, to those sensitive to repetition. By webster definition, thats called mantra, and Jesus specifically warned against that. Many people are emotionally starved when they come to church. In your weeping, and rejoicing Its not my intent to keep unbelievers from learning more. Strength to Live for God: An Example of God's Favor. Yes, Jesus loves me! Vince, Im sorry, I dont mean to go on and rant or even sound angry but the gospel of greed is a real problem here in the USA and apparently Im not sure what can be done about it you asked me how far my argument goes I think it started and ended here things like this bother me and because Jesus didnt charge me a dime when he loved and saved instead he paid the price..but anyway this turning into word salad and I know you got better things to do so let me end with this.. You quoted Romans 13, I agree, you are 100 percent right!! 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. 14 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people. It is a gift. Jon I agree that scripture should be read in context but I disagree that in this instance a blessing has been taken out of context. . 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. There is deeper things than a direct song review bothering me & I think it should similarly bother all Christians! The exact complaint that Don has presented against The Blessing (and you accepted) can be made against this Psalm. Arent worship songs for glorifying Jesus and what Hes done for us? There are righteous farmers (who would be considered Gods friends) and unrighteous farmers (those who would be considered Gods enemies). And your family and your children freshAwakening designs. [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. 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. My heart was overwhelmed by the words reminding me of how the Lord loves us as his children. -God reserves wrath for His enemies (Nahum 1:2). If this Happens, Gods anger will be kindled against the Israelites They get a little high & they feel good about it. The Cambridge Bible states vers 16 18 very clear Jer_23:16-18. Wife Quotes. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! But then I listened to the song again, and I sang along, in a sense praying the blessing over my family (perhaps encouraged by the reminder of His favor to a thousand a generations of those who love Him). It was so encouraging for me knowing that The Lord does keep me and give me peace HIs presence goes before me and He is ever present it became almost a battle cry as I engage in a battle that is not of flesh and blood 1 Peter. Thank you for your thoughts! And their children, and their children, May His presence go before 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 ! Check out the New Zealand Version The Blessing Aoteorea. For those who felt it was overly repetitive, consider shifting the focus from a blessing over you, to a blessing offered to others and see if perhaps you might follow the same path to the presence of the Lord. I dont mind the words being repeated over and over again. Stephen, I agree with you whole heartedly. Im not sure how any of us can get away with quoting from copyrighted Bible translations. There are three principles here, two of which involve the people, and one that involves the leaders. How do I respond to this? Translators work hard to transliterate and translate the Bible. He has been, is, and will always be more powerful than our sin. 7, read it all, in context). 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. So some of the comments about receiving a blessing for ourselves over and over I certainly get. Copyrights being stolen by Copyrights all in the name of money- just like Jesus planed !!! And to the point from another post about whether it is right for a congregation to sing this I would ask, are we not a royal priesthood as believers? May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us yes, establish the work of our hands. This is worship ministering to God. Lost parents, dead churches, humor in the place of joy. It will ruin you & transform you at the same time, as the faithfulness of God dawns on our unbelieving dark corners. 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. Because we belong to Him. I think only believers receive the type of blessings they are proclaiming and would sing amen. So I assume theyre addressing believers, but it could be unclear. As to the repetition, sometimes you need 3,4,5 times before your heart opens enough to get it. May His favor be upon you See, just recently I started on this journey of Faith & wow, I can already hear God speaking so clearly to me & feel Him working through me as His vessel. 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. He is with you But that has become the norm from a heretical Steven Furtick and Elevation Worship, with sweet pretty face Kari Jobe selling the poison with a smile. I like your helpful analysis, particularly your explanation of how The Blessing links to scripture. Strong affections for God rooted in truth are the bone and marrow of biblical worship. 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. Context ) side note, to those sensitive to Gods presence that exists everywhere, including Holy... 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