Today’s song is “The Comforter Has Come” by SEU (Southeastern University) Worship. The first time I heard this song, I thought about Christmas, which was weird because obviously, the song is talking about the Holy Spirit, as Jesus described in John 14-16. However, when you look back at Scripture, Jesus was described as a Comforter, as well. In Lamentations 1:16, after the author describes the depraved and lowly state of Israel he states, “I weep for these things; my eyes overflow with tears, because a comforter, one who could restore my soul, is far away from me.” We know that the only one who can restore our soul is Jesus Christ, the Messiah. Actually, even God the Father is described as Comforter in Isaiah 51:12-13 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. This makes sense, since we serve One God–in three persons–who all share the same qualities and characteristics.
Anyways, I love this song right now, because He’s our Comforter in this season, and every season. Check out the lyrics below and let me know what ya’ll think.
I need a fire/So won’t You burn in me again/I need new life/So will You breathe on me again
Pre-chorus – Spirit of God/The hope of glory here/You’re my desire/So won’t You draw me near
Chorus – Into Your heart/Into the deepest parts/The Comforter has come/The Comforter has come/In Your heart/I’m found in the deepest parts/The Comforter has come/The Comforter has come
I’m weak and poor/But You are strong in me/This is resurrection life/Living inside of me
Bridge – Holy Spirit come/Like a rushing flood/We are open come and fill us with Your power/All-sufficient One/Who was and is to come/We are open come and fill us with Your power
Today’s song, “Let it Be Known” by Lakewood Church, has the sound of a 90’s Hillsong praise song, and I love it! When the chorus comes up I just want to shout out “MY GOD STILL SITS ON THE THRONE.” We serve an eternal and sovereign God. He holds the universe together with a Word; and even when we feel like everything around us is madness and falling apart…He has it all under control. And He is worthy to be praised!
I’ve seen His kingdom/Oh, I know His name/Bought me my freedom and covered my shame/Jesus a wealth for my soul/Greater than gold/Now I know the truth/All of creation here stands as the proof/Jesus, the hope of the world/Our cornerstone
Chorus: Let it be known/My God still sits on the throne/And only He has all the control/Jesus alone/Watch it unfold/As we collide with His love/Our former heartaches all come undone/In Jesus alone
I’ve seen His power/The work of His hands/Heaven and earth move on His command/Jesus, the author of life/A sight to behold
Bridge: His story is our story/His triumph is our own/Seated in all His glory/Forever on the throne/And if all hell should rise up/We’ll face it without fear/For our God is truly stronger/Greater than anything
The song I chose to share today is “Hunger” by David & Nicole Binion. The lyrics are really simple, but the heart of the song is that we’re desperate for the Lord, desire to immersed in His presence, and refuse to hold anything back.
This world could never satisfy/The longing in my soul/When all is lost and hope is dry/When all I feel is cold/I’m coming back to Your presence/I’m coming back to Your presence
Chorus: ‘Cause there’s a hunger and a thirst/I am desperate, immerse me/I’m not waiting, not anymore/I need You Lord/I need You Lord
I feel it burning like a fire/Stronger than before/You are the one that I desire/I couldn’t ask for more/I’m coming back to Your presence/I’m coming back to Your presence
I love a lot of old Passion Worship songs, so I thought I’d listen to a few of the more recent albums and this song…guys, it had me jumping around the kitchen and yelling “thank You Jesus!”
Check out these lyrics guys! It talks about carrying the weight of sin and shame until Christ called us out of darkness, like the way He called Lazarus from the grave. We serve a God who brings dead people to life, people! If that doesn’t get you excited, I don’t know what will.
I was buried beneath my shame/Who could carry that kind of weight?/It was my tomb ’til I met You/I was breathing but not alive/All my failures I tried to hide/It was my tomb ’til I met You/You called my name and I ran out of that grave
Chorus: Out of the darkness/Into Your glorious day/You called my name and I ran out of that grave/Out of the darkness/Into Your glorious day
Now Your mercy has saved my soul/Now Your freedom is all I know/The old made new, Jesus, when I met You/You called my name and I ran out of that grave
Bridge: I needed rescue, my sin was heavy/But chains break at the weight of Your glory/I needed shelter, I was an orphan/Now You call me a citizen of heaven/When I was broken, You were my healing/Now Your love is the air that I’m breathing/I have a future, my eyes are open/’Cause when You called my name/I ran out of that grave
Today’s song was a difficult choice, because there were a few different songs that I could have shared. But Sunday, an old song popped into my head, “Nothing But the Blood” by Matt Redman. The verse that stuck out was, “Your blood speaks a better word…” and I began to think about different aspects of the Word.
In Genesis, God spoke a word and the world, and everything within was formed. John 1:1-3 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.He was in the beginning with God.All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” Then John 1:14 described Jesus as the Word made flesh. In John 19, Jesus said that “it is finished” and then in Revelation 12 we read that Satan, the accuser, is conquered by the blood of the lamb and the word of the testimony of the believers.
And so, the song we’re looking at today is “Better Word” by Elevation Worship. Beside the chorus singing, “Nothing but the blood/A better word was spoken” the bridge goes on to state “I left my shame where the nails were,” and I can’t help but get excited about this song, and the fact that it reminds us of what Christ did for us on the cross. There aren’t a lot of current songs that talk about our sin and need for Christ–it’s actually something that I personally feel has prevented revival in this generation; a lack of brokenness and repentance, but that’s a conversation for another date.
Check out the lyrics below and listen for yourself to this simple, but beautiful song describing an individual who finally realizes there’s nothing we can do to save ourselves. It’s only by the blood shed on the cross that we’re saved, and it’s to that, we cling.
What can wash away the guilty stain
After all the wrong I’ve done?
I’ve already tried a thousand ways
But it’s never been enough
What could be enough?
Chorus: Nothing but the blood
A better word was spoken
Oh, I know it was
Nothing but the blood
Every curse was broken
Oh, I know it was
Nothing but the blood
Nothing but the blood
And when I’m reminded of my shame
To the fountain I will run
Every failure covered now in grace
For the Lamb has overcome
What can overcome?
Bridge: On that cross, hallelujah
I left my shame where the nails were
Jesus Christ, O Lamb of God
Be lifted higher forever
On that cross, hallelujah
I left my shame where the nails were
Jesus Christ, O Lamb of God
Be lifted higher forever
I woke up Sunday in a mood; one of those moods where I just wanted to stay in bed and sleep through church. The hubby went in to church early, because he was playing percussion for the worship team, so I forced myself to get up and get ready before Cookie Girl woke up. I was trying not to let my downcast mood get to me and started listening to worship as I got breakfast ready for the both of us, and “Even Louder” performed by ISAAC began playing. And my mood began to change as I sung…even when my eyes can’t see it/I’ll sing ’til I believe it/Even Louder/Even Louder.
Sometimes we have a hard time facing the day, because of the things that are going on in our lives, or the enemy is playing games with our emotions, or whatever reason, and we have to remember that we praise God because of who He is; and the only thing to do is praise Him right on through the storms and struggles. I love the lyrics of this song because they talk about God’s faithfulness, holiness, & love; how He’s worthy of praise; and how even when it’s difficult we’ll choose to worship Him.
Faithful in the sanctuary/Faithful in the storm/Worthy in the empty spaces/Worthy in my song
Pre-Chorus: A thousand years of endless praise/Will never be enough/Through it all my heart will cling/To Your unfailing love
Chorus: Even if the drums stop beating/My soul will keep on singing/Even louder/Even louder/Even when my eyes can’t see it/I’ll sing ’til I believe it/Even louder/Even louder
You are holy in the highest places/Holy in the flood/Even in a world that’s changing/I will lift You up
Bridge: I will sing Your promise in the dark of the valley/’Til I see your goodness in the land of the living
This is a pretty simple song for a congregation to sing, has an upbeat tempo, and would be a great addition to a worship set list.
I’ve been debating the best way to use this page. Lately, I’ve been listening to a ton of worship music and finding some great songs, that really aren’t all that popular. I think it’s because we just get in a rut, and stick with artists that we’re familiar with.
So, that’s what we’re going to do here!
Each week I’ll share with you a new worship song that I’m enjoying. I’ll tell you why, I’ll share some lyrics, and the YouTube video (if there is one). And you get to hear something new (hopefully), or perhaps uncover something you heard a long time ago and have simply forgotten. So check back next Wednesday, for a new installment of Wednesday’s Worship.
What can I give to You/What can I offer to the King/For all the love You’ve shown/For all Your mercy over me
I called Your name, You heard my cry/Out of the grave, and into life/My heart is Yours, my soul is free/Thank You God, for saving me/Thank You God, for saving me
The Rock of salvation/My hope is built on nothing less/Morning by morning/How great is Your faithfulness
I called Your name, You heard my cry/Out of the grave, and into life/My heart is Yours, my soul is free/Thank You God, for saving me/Thank You God, for saving me
You gave your life upon the cross/You suffered once for all/You made a way/Jesus, in victory You rose/You made us all Your own/Now we are saved [repeat]
Thank You God, for saving me [repeat]
I called Your name, You heard my cry/Out of the grave, and into life/My heart is Yours, my soul is free/Thank You God, for saving me/Thank You God, for saving me
Bless the Lord oh my soul/Oh, my soul/Worship His Holy name/Sing like never before/Oh, my soul/I’ll worship Your Holy name
The sun comes up/It’s a new day dawning/It’s time to sing Your song again/Whatever may pass/And whatever lies before me/Let me be singing/When the evening comes
Bless the Lord oh my soul/Oh, my soul/Worship His Holy name/Sing like never before/Oh, my soul/I’ll worship Your Holy name
You’re rich in love/And You’re slow to anger/Your name is great/And Your heart is kind/For all Your goodness/I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons/For my heart to find
Bless the Lord oh my soul/Oh, my soul/Worship His Holy name/Sing like never before/Oh, my soul/I’ll worship Your Holy name
And on that day/When my strength is failing/The end draws near/And my time has come/Still my soul will/Sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years/And then forevermore
Bless the Lord oh my soul/Oh, my soul/Worship His Holy name/Sing like never before/Oh, my soul/I’ll worship Your Holy name [repeat]
Today’s worship is inspired by Psalm 51:16-17 – You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one. You do not want a burnt offering. The sacrifice You desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.
Come, come let us return to the Lord/Come, come let us return to the Lord/In brokenness of heart/We consecrate our lives, singing/Come, come let us return to the Lord [repeat]
With the rending of a heart/With the bowing of a knee/Lord, we are returning
With a prayer and with a fast/With a song in minor key/Lord, we are repenting
Even now, even now/With all of our hearts/For You may turn/And You may leave a blessing behind
Come, come let us return to the Lord/Come, come let us return to the Lord/In brokenness of heart/We consecrate our lives, singing/Come, come let us return to the Lord [repeat]
In Your mercy You will come/In Your mercy You will come/Surly as the rising sun/Surly as the rising sun [repeat]
Come, come let us return to the Lord/Come, come let us return to the Lord/In brokenness of heart/We consecrate our lives, singing/Come, come let us return to the Lord
Today’s worship is inspired by Romans 12:1 – And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him.
We’re giving it all away, away/We’re giving it all to go Your way/We’re giving it all away, away/We’re giving it all to go Your way
In the Father/There is freedom/There is hope/In the name that is Jesus
Lay your life down/Give it all now/We are found/In the love of the Savior
We’ve come alive in You/Set free to show the truth/Our lives will never be the same
We’re giving it all away, away/We’re giving it all to go Your way/We’re giving it all away, away
We are sold out/For Your calling/Everything that we are/For Your glory
Take our hearts now/Have it all now/Let our lives shine Your light/Like the morning
We’ve come alive in You/Set free to show the truth/Our lives will never be the same
We’re giving it all away, away/We’re giving it all to go Your way/We’re giving it all away, away/We’re giving it all to go Your way
You’ve rolled back the curtains from our eyes/And now we can see You/Show us the way, Your truth and life/We offer our lives to bring You fame/We’re caught in Your freedom/We’re caught in Your freedom
We’re giving it all away, away/We’re giving it all to go Your way/We’re giving it all away, away/We’re giving it all to go Your way
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