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There is something profoundly stirring about the name of Jesus. It's a name that has resonated through centuries, breaking chains, healing hearts, and proclaiming freedom. In the song What A Beautiful Name by Brooke Ligertwood, we are taken on a lyrical journey that magnifies the splendor, majesty, and unparalleled power of Jesus' name. "You were the Word at the beginning, One with God the Lord Most High. Your hidden glory in creation, Now revealed in You our Christ." From the very outset of the song, we're reminded of Christ's divinity and His eternal existence. This is a profound mystery: that the Word, through whom all things were created, would step into creation as Jesus, revealing the heart of the Father. Our key scripture, found in Philippians, reminds us of the supreme authority embedded in the name of Jesus. It's not just any name; it's the name above all names, holding dominion over every realm. At the mere mention of this name, every knee – whether in reverence or in defeat – will bow, and every tongue will confess the Lordship of Christ. So, what makes the name of Jesus so powerful and beautiful? 1. Redemptive Love: The chorus resounds, "What a beautiful name it is, the name of Jesus." This name is synonymous with sacrificial love. The beauty lies in the fact that Jesus, knowing our deepest flaws, still chose the cross, bridging the chasm between humanity and divinity. 2. Victorious Power: "Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You. You silenced the boast of sin and grave."* Jesus' resurrection wasn't just about defeating death; it was a triumphant proclamation of victory over sin, death, and every force that stands against humanity's redemption. 3. Unchanging Nature: In a world where change is the only constant, the name of Jesus remains unshaken. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His promises, anchored in His name, are reliable. As we embrace the bridge of the song, "Yours is the kingdom, Yours is the glory, Yours is the Name, above all names," it becomes more than a song; it's a declaration. It's about acknowledging the sovereign reign of Christ in our lives and over all creation. Today, as you reflect on the magnificence of "What A Beautiful Name," let it be more than a melody that stirs your heart. Let it be a call to realign, to surrender, and to worship. Whether you're facing mountains of challenges or walking through valleys of despair, remember the name that holds the power to change your circumstance. Invoke the name of Jesus in your prayers, your praises, and your struggles. There's beauty in His name, not just because of its poetic resonance, but because of the hope, love, and power it embodies. In every season, may our hearts echo the truth: What a powerful, wonderful, and beautiful name is the name of Jesus!Philippians 2:9-11 - "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

It is amazing how an ordinary boy with a less-than-glamourous job of tending fields (read: shoveling sheep poop and fighting lions off in his spare time) for his father was chosen by God for His extraordinary purposes and specifically commended as being one “after God's own heart.” Our stories are the same! God has called us by name, and through Jesus, brought us into his family. He has made the ordinary extraordinary and given us a new heart, a heart freed from captivity to sin and death which can now choose instead to follow Jesus with abandon. Scripture says in 2 Chronicles 16:9 that the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. In another translation, it says he strengthens hearts “that are completely his.” The world tells us to abandon our hearts to other things, and our flesh beckons us back to a life of sin. We may have our hands balled up around something which we have not given to God. It may be something we compartmentalize: God, you can have it all…except this one thing. What is the thing, the relationship, the addiction, the money, the area of life you want control over? Are there any walls in your heart toward God? What would happen if our hearts were “completely His?” He gives us a strength which encourages us, gives courage to us, and sustains us. We lose our false semblance of control, but gain the protection and loving leading of God in our lives and peace that passes understanding. Let it be said of us, the Church, this generation, you and me, that we are a people with hearts abandoned, hearts that are completely His, hearts that are ever after Him alone. God, give me a heart abandoned, ever after you alone. All the things of this world pale in comparison to You. If they don't, awaken me to the reality of Christ, open my eyes to see you and surely everything else will fade into the background. I know You're the one who gave me a new heart in Christ, so please shape it and guide it into your ways. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Based on the song Heart Abandoned by Kristian Stanfill, Sean Curran. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the live album - Passion: Worthy Of Your Name, featuring worship songs from Passion Band, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Jimi Cravity & more!

I remember when the worship team first introduced the new song The Blessing. It was one of the last in-person weekend services before the first wave of COVID hit our area. As these powerful words reached our hearts, the Spirit moved profoundly through our auditorium. One by one, people stepped to the front of the church, hands raised, hearts opened to receive the gift in the blessing. The echo of this melody prepared our hearts for what was coming. We didn't know how much we needed to hear this. The timely reminder that His presence surrounds us; how He hems us in both behind and beside. While our world waged war with the invisible threat, The Blessing reminded us that through every hour of every day, our Father's face turns towards us. In the morning, in the eveningIn your coming, and your goingIn your weeping, and rejoicingHe is for you Thinking back how we basked in the radiance of His presence on that Sunday, I wonder if those sweet moments of tenderness mattered when the road became rocky? When we faced social distancing precautions as the unknown divided households, communities and countries. Facing disappointment, heartache, and fear did we lean towards hope in the promises of God? Were we comforted by the faithfulness of our Father who is for us? Or did our doubt and frustration spill out everywhere over everyone? Our God Is For Us When your kids can't graduate with their classmates, and your daughter cries herself to sleep. When your school moves to online classes and you fail pre-calculus because online learning is hard. When you have to homeschool your kids, yet don't know what the heck you are doing. When Zoom meetings give you headaches, and your office shuts down, leaving you without a paycheque. When the venue cancels your wedding, and your dreams go up in flames. When you don't meet for the holidays with your family, but notice your neighbours not following the public orders or precautions. With all the information and opinions online, you hardly sleep at night worrying about what to believe. During all that sadness, confusion and heartache, do you believe: He is for us? Our God Transforms Your Mourning In early 2020, collective grief and suffering fractured and divided our families, cities, and countries. We lost loved ones. We faced loneliness, disappointment, and restriction in our movements. Displaced from our pews and meeting centers, we faced sickness, death, and the disorderly conduct of family, friends, and associates who aligned on one side or another regarding precautions, advisory notices, and public orders. We may have watched our frustration rise and fall, and seen the way fear ran through social media posts. We moved to smaller spaces and fewer faces, but the blessing of our God never diminished. In the months that have passed, have we boasted in the hope of the glory of God? Did we glory in our sufferings? Did we share the hope of our Father's love...a love poured out for us? Or did we only mourn? Please hear this ... mourning is healing. Rationalizing away hurt and disappointment is one of the great ruptures found in church communities. A belief that if we feel pain, we do not have faith. We don't have to invalidate the pain, to receive the blessing. We are not without faith if we acknowledge the losses around us. We are not without faith if we feel disappointed about the changes and adjustments our families have made in response to this global pandemic. But, we don't have to stay immobilized by pain either. Our God Meets Us In The Middle Of The Mess What will you remember? Standing here in the middle space between The Blessing and our mourning of what is lost, will you remember the precious moments of singing about the radiance of His face turning towards you? Will you remember that He is for your children and your children's children? Will you remember that He turns our mourning to dancing? Will you take the brave and courageous steps to let your neighbors, work associates, and family know that they do not have to walk this journey without help? Peace in the midst of our disappointment and sorrow is possible -- not because we avoid or minimize the pain, but because we find peace in His presence. Hear this good word? The brilliance of the blessing is in the abundant, faithful love of the Father. Our Father in heaven turns His gaze towards us. Our circumstances do not change the blessing offered to us. When your circumstances blurry and muddy His plans and purposes and you are weary, He is for you. He is with you while you wander in the wilderness in the same way He is for you when you praise Him on the mountaintop. When you fall on your knees, head bowed in grief…He is for you. When you reach your arms to the heavens in gratitude, He is for you. Our circumstances do not change the heart of the Father…He is now and forever will be your more than enough. Our circumstances change, our God does not. Let this truth matter…take it in. Our God Has Not Moved Entering into 2021, this promise in The Blessing still rings true. We need to hear words of a faithful God who moves towards us, not just in time of need, but because it is in His nature to be with us. We need to know that the Lord will go before us and hem us in as we move through the sometimes unbearable losses. Being in His presence is how we manage disappointment and regulate fear and anxiety. He is with us…the Prince of Peace is with us. Even when the world around us feels uncertain, we can experience peace in His presence. Spending time in peace, slowing down, and taking in that you are not alone with this…might be the shift you need to keep pressing through one more day. He pours His love into our hearts. Let it flow out of you towards the people in your sphere of influence. Our world changed in 2020. We may meet in different places, in smaller spaces, or over Zoom screens, but our God has not moved, nor is he limited. The world needs to know the blessing of our Father is for them. We can bring the hope and peace of His presence into the hurting places in our world. Where your influence extends, reach out with grace, mercy, and hope. Let the peace of God move through you and out into the world around you. Undoing aloneness is a powerful gift. Tracey Dahl, M.A. is a writer and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in Langley, BC (Canada). She is married to Ryan Dahl (Founder of PraiseCharts) and the mother of four grown children. The Blessing, performed by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, and Elevation Worship was written by Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, and Steven Furtick. It won the GMA Dove Award for Worship Song of the Year. The Blessing has been produced by various artists and languages all over the world.

In the Christian tradition, we have a simple hymn of praise called the doxology. Churches and denominations sing, or recite, different versions of the doxology, but the purpose is the same: to praise the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Glory be to God the FatherGlory be to God the SonGlory be to God the Spirit The word doxology comes from the Greek words “doxa,” which means glory, and “logia,” which means saying. Saying glory. As God's creation, this is what we're made to do: say glory, or in other words, worship. We praise God with our words, with our lives, and with our whole being. Praise awaits You at the dawnPraise awaits You in the nightWith the heavens I will sing And lift You high The wonders of God—his creation and power as well as his forgiveness and mercy—call forth songs of joy. They cause us to want to worship. Worship isn't something we do out of obligation, but rather in response to who God is and what he has done. As Psalm 65 says, “Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. You who answer prayer, to you all people will come… The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” (Psalm 65:1-2, 8) In worship, the focus is not on ourselves and our circumstances but on the one who is above. Worship, unlike any other act, reminds us of who God is—the one who is and was and is to come. For that we say the doxology. We say glory. Glory be to God foreverAll glory to the OneAs it was and is and ever shall beAmen Based on the song Glory Be by Chris Tomlin. Original post available on YouVersion based on the album Never Lose Sight.

There's never been a more compelling figure in all of human history than Jesus Christ. He has the ability to heal the sick, give sight to the blind, love His enemies, stand for truth, and shine light into the darkest and most desperate situations. He came from the light and perfection of heaven to show us what the Father is like, and to make a way for us to enjoy eternal life and friendship with Him. He came not of His own desire but to accomplish the will of the Father. Paul tells us in Philippians 2 that Jesus set aside the privileges of deity, emptying Himself of His outward glory by reducing Himself to the form of a lowly servant. If Jesus is showing us the Father, then the way of the Kingdom is humility and surrender. If that is how Jesus prayed, then my prayer ought to be the same. God, take me, change me and make me more like Jesus. Ephesians 5:1-2 says, “Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” (MSG) What would it look like if we really prayed this prayer? We live in a culture that is fueled by a sense of self entitlement and pride. God wants to use us to show the world how much He loves them. He wants us to love people with the same compassion and humble, selfless, sacrificial love of Jesus! Based on the song More Like Jesus by Brooke Ligertwood, Kristian Stanfill, Scott Ligertwood, and Brett Younker. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the album - Whole Heart by Passion Music.

You probably remember the moment when you first encountered Jesus as your savior. Maybe it was at an altar call in a church setting, maybe it was in a hospital room, or alone in your car, or at coffee with a friend. That moment marks the turning point of your life. Your story is now divided into two parts: pre-Jesus and post-Jesus. The Christian life is marked with moments when we have to return to the moment and remember the difference Jesus made in our lives, that he really is and always will be our first love. You are still my first loveAnd all I am is yoursYou are still my anchorForever I'm secure The Book of Revelation warns against abandoning our first love. In reference to the church at Ephesus, it says, “…you have persevered, and have patience, and have labored for My name's sake and have not become weary. Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works.” (Rev. 2:3-5) The church at Ephesus had been doing good works for the gospel, but they had lost the heart behind it, the reason they were working for the gospel in the first place. They had left their first love, and when we do this, no matter how much “good” we're doing, our attempts are in vain. First Corinthians explains, “And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.” (1 Cor. 13:3) Oh, how I love you, JesusYou are my greatest joyHow I adore you, JesusOh, my soul rejoice Christ is the reason and the force behind all we do. We feel this strongly at the beginning of our Christian journey. We are in love with Jesus and do things out of that place of love. As time goes by, however, we slip into performing out of obligation or to look good to others. If this is the pattern you find yourself in today, take this opportunity to stop and remember why we do good. Return to that moment you first met Jesus and the passion and desire it stirred in you. No matter how much time has passed since then, no matter what's transpired, he is still and always will be your first love. Based on the song First Love by Chris Tomlin featuring Kim Walker-Smith. Original post available on YouVersion based on the album Never Lose Sight.

It is easy to let the news, social media, and our past experience determine the way we see our future in today's world. Our hopes can rise and fall on the general state of our country, workplace, or family. For others of us, we choose to resist any form of hope whatsoever. The very idea of hopes dashed is too painful. When we look at our situation, we seem to be surrounded by a desert on all sides. It is as if we are in the middle of a hot, barren wasteland where nothing can grow. We are thirsty, but there is no river. And in this place, we are tempted to believe this is the hand we have been dealt. Nothing can change. There is no way forward. But God. Isaiah 43:19 says, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Through Isaiah, God is saying he is making way for all creation. He has a plan for salvation and a path of deliverance for all people, and His name is Jesus! He is saying he has come to give us hope and a future! In the middle of the dried up, worn out, broken down— there is a way forward. Time after time in Scripture, we see God do just this. After tending sheep for forty years, Moses was stopped in his tracks by a burning bush. He was about to become the leader of the Israelite exodus. Joseph was thrown into a well, left for dead, sold to the Ishmaelites, falsely accused, and thrown in prison for over two years. He became second in command over all of Egypt and saved his family and the entire country from famine. Hannah longed for a son but couldn't have children. Year after year, she wept and poured out her heart before God. She eventually gave birth to Samuel and five other children. The way may look different than we think or desire, but God's promise remains. As we close, it is important to note God does not promise to bring us out of the wilderness but that he will make a way in the wilderness. Paul says in Romans 5:5, "Hope does not disappoint us because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us." God has given us the Holy Spirit whose work it is to open our eyes to the overwhelming significance of God's love for us; a love that has staggering implications for our future, a love that fills us with hope! We are prone to believe the lie, the false story that things cannot change. But take another look at God's track record and his promise. For generations, he's been doing new things; he's been making ways in wastelands and rivers in deserts. Who are we to believe the promise is not for us? Who are we not to believe he will do it again? Based on the song New Thing by Melodie Malone, Jessie Early, Patrick Mayberry. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the album - Burn Bright by Passion.

I am circling the same old rabbit hole struggling to avoid the hot topics. I feel stuck in a room with no door, frantically trying to find a way out. Do you feel weary of having the same conversations, hearing the same stories, and watching the same conflicts? I long for a new story to tell- a fresh inspiration. Sing to the Lord a new song;sing to the Lord, all the earth.Psalm 96 NIV Have you ever longed for a new way through the muck and mire of the present circumstances? Like me, do you find yourself tripping over the same old potholes? I want to sing a new song a -- replacing the broken stuff, restoring what feels worn out and weary. Global disasters are not going away any time soon. We might describe them differently next month, but the conflicts and disappointments are unavoidable. Our confidence in God's promises must exist side-by-side with the shifting ground of our current circumstances. My wandering produced no relief. My focus was on finding a way out instead of a path through. So, my very dear friends, don't get thrown off course. Every desirable and beneficial gift comes out of heaven. The gifts are rivers of light cascading down from the Father of Light. There is nothing deceitful in God, nothing two-faced, nothing fickle. He brought us to life using the true Word, showing us off as the crown of all his creatures.James 1:17-18 The Message One of the paths into the steadying presence of Jesus is worship. He is our anchor, securing us through the tides of confusion. Today, taking time to step into Elevation Worship's song, My Testimony, I found my heart lifting and a pathway through the fog. I saw satan fall like lightningI saw darkness run for coverBut the miracle that I just can't get overMy name is registered in heavenI believe in signs and wondersI have resurrection powerStill the miracle that I just can't get overMy name is registered in heavenMy praise belongs to you forever We have a story of restoration because God hasn't left our side, nor is He rattled, confused or uncertain. Nothing in our circumstances comes as a surprise to him. He has no limits. His pleasure is in the provision, and his delight is for those who put their hope in his love. Great is our Lord and mighty in power;his understanding has no limit.Psalm 147:5 He provides a way through the darkness. Our names are registered in heaven -- an irrevocable promise. The way to find our footing is to focus on what we know is true. He is the way through. Our testimony is that He lives. If I'm not dead, You're not doneGreater things are still to comeOh I believe Allow worship to blanket any weariness. Let it seep in and lighten what feels heavy. Breathe in the truth, and testify about what God has done. Our God will finish what He startedOur God will finish what He startedIf I'm not dead, You're not doneGreater things are still to comeOh I believe The new thing is the old thing with fresh packaging. Our way through the confusion is to linger in His goodness. If we sit in wonder and marvel at what God has done, we will find ourselves in awe rather than in distress. Greater things are still to come! This is our testimony. Tracey Dahl, M.A. is a writer and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in Langley, BC (Canada). She is married to Ryan Dahl (Founder of PraiseCharts) and the mother of four grown children. My Testimony was written by Elevation Worship and featured on the album Graves Into Gardens.

“Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!” Philippians 2:6-8 Christmas is the greatest miracle the world has ever seen. The very Creator who spoke the world into existence humbling Himself, stepping down out of Heaven, taking on flesh, and becoming like you and me. It is unthinkable that the King of all kings, enthroned in Glory, would come to our broken world to make us whole. He did this to save us and show us the way back to the Father. Up to this point, there had already been an incredible display of Heaven's power and miraculous breakthrough in the story of God—but nothing like this. “Here and now Light in the darkness Here and now Hope for the hopeless Emmanuel” In this Christmas season, take time to remember this miracle of miracles—this hope that now lives forever. Take time to slow down and feel the gravity of what Jesus has done and what it means for you and your life. A miracle is possible for you. Hope is available to you. He proved He is for us, and now nothing can stand against us. The King has come to dwell with us! Jesus, I welcome the miraculous power of Your presence into my life this season. Fill me again with wonder and awe at Your coming. I want to rejoice in the hope that Christmas holds. I praise You today for crossing the distance to rescue my heart. I surrender to you again. I love You. Amen. Based on the song The King Has Come by Jeff Pardo, Kristian Stanfill Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the album - Hope Has A Name by Passion.

The idea of Holy Ground was not a foreign one to God's people Israel. When Moses saw the burning bush, God told him to take off his sandals because he was standing on holy ground. Again, when Moses cried, “Show me your glory!” to God in Exodus 33, God had to hide Moses in a rock and shield him from seeing his face so he wouldn't die at the sheer sight of His goodness and glory. It was too much, too glorious, to behold. But now, because of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, when we as followers of Jesus cry “Show us your glory!” we find that it's a cry of remembrance of all He has done for us and continues to do in us. Holy Ground is no longer a place, it's the Person of Christ living in and through us, and He changes everything. Scripture tells us in 2 Corinthians 4 that “God, who has said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. The face Moses couldn't see has now been revealed, all the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge, now found in Christ. When we lock eyes with Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith, it changes us. Again in 2 Corinthians 3, Paul tells believers that we all with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory and are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory. Our lives become worship back to Him as we respond to the glorious truth of “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” God thank you that you have made known to us who you are in Christ, who is the “radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his being.” Thank you that holy ground is not a place but a position—being found in you, Jesus, and you in me through the Spirit. Let my heart be one in awe of you, burning for you, and changed by you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Based on the song Holy Ground by Jimi Cravity, Melodie Malone, Brett Younker, Mia Fieldes. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the live album - Passion: Worthy Of Your Name, featuring worship songs from Passion Band, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Jimi Cravity & more!

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” - 1 John 4:7-10 I've heard it said that we spend most of our adult years trying to get back to the purity of the childlike place when we were young, before we were confused by the brokenness of our influences and our darkened world. We are born with brokenness inside of us and look to thousands of different things to fill our void, most of which leave us more broken than before. We are looking for someone or something who will heal us and unveil truth to us. We learn from our parents. Oftentimes, we find ourselves regurgitating the very words or the very things they said or did first to us. We learn how to walk, to talk, to act, to hate, to love, to gossip, to rejoice, to put down, to build up, to abandon, to abuse, to fight, to make decisions and to decide what to believe. We learn very good, beautiful things from our parents and we also learn detrimental, destructive things. Even if our parents were wonderful, they were still broken too. We still continue on our search for how to live and how to be. As we grow older and become adults, we learn we are responsible for our actions and we experience the painful consequences. We run into walls, we bleed, we toil, we strive and yet we're still broken. The beautiful thing is that oftentimes, the more broken we are, the clearer we are able to see past all the false fillers and we can see that the love of God is the only thing that will fill the void in our soul. We quit trying to keep up our pretenses, we quit trying to elevate ourselves to feel better, we quit running to cheap things to fill ourselves. We meet our true Parent, our true Father, the Perfect One Who has been loving us all the while and patiently waiting for us to realize that He is ready to fill us with Himself and help us relearn life through the lenses of Love. Our guard comes crashing down when we see that it's not about how cleaned up, nor how rebellious we can be to get attention. We have been loved all the while. We come to know God and understand Him as His love takes control and fills our souls and runs over into the lives of those around us. God is Love, in Him there is no darkness. We are His children and we belong to Love. Based on the song Child Of Love by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold, Martin Cash, Kyle Briskin. Original post by We The Kingdom is available on YouVersion based on the album Holy Water.

The Christmas story is a beautiful invitation. It's an invitation for all to come and see the love of God for people. When Jesus came from heaven to earth, a miracle happened that day. The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. God became like one of us! The Creator stepped into creation. He stepped into the darkness and brokenness of the world so we could experience the light and life of God for ourselves. The night Jesus was born, the heavenly hosts went to the outskirts of town to let a group of shepherds know “a Savior has been born.” The angels marveled that Christ had come to rescue and redeem, and they lit up the skies with the thunderous praise of God. That night an invitation went out: go into Bethlehem to see the One who will bring peace to the whole earth. That same invitation has gone out to you. There is One who can bring peace to your soul. He came so you would not have to wander around blinded by sin and shame. He came to give you life and life to the full. In response to this invitation, we can bring our hearts and our lives as an offering to the newborn King. We can join the song of heaven. We can bring our highest hallelujah, our most sincere praise. Because Jesus brought heaven to us, we can bring our worship to Him. Based on the song Highest Hallelujah by Matt Maher, Jacob Sooter, Brett Younker, Stefan Cashwell. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the album - Hope Has A Name by Passion.

Call To Worship / PrayerFather, as we gather today, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude and a deep sense of wonder. In this moment, we want to acknowledge Your greatness and the kindness You have shown us. Together, we find ourselves in Your presence, aware of the love You have poured out upon us. Our worship is a sincere expression of thankfulness, rising to You like a heartfelt melody. We enter this sacred time with open hearts, ready to lift Your name high and offer our thanks for the many blessings we've received. As our voices join in song and our praises resound, may we be reminded of the wonder of Your love and grace.Devotional: A Heart Overflowing with GratitudeIn the midst of our busy lives, it's often the quiet moments of gratitude that resonate the most deeply. Today, as we reflect on the importance of gratitude in our journey of faith, let's explore the significance of a thankful heart while drawing inspiration from the timeless message of Jesus Christ. The psalmist's words in Psalm 107:1 remind us to "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." This verse encapsulates the essence of gratitude—a genuine recognition of Jesus' goodness and His enduring love. In our worship today, let's pause to appreciate the incredible blessings bestowed upon us. The beauty of creation, the love of family and friends, and the countless daily mercies are all expressions of Jesus' goodness. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the love that surrounds us. As we lift our voices in praise, we acknowledge the greatness of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The majesty of the heavens, the intricacy of the natural world, and the depth of His wisdom inspire awe and reverence. In gratitude, we magnify His greatness. In the quiet moments of reflection, we recognize Jesus' faithfulness. His love endures through every season of life, through trials and triumphs. We are thankful for His unwavering presence and the countless ways He has sustained us. Today, let your heart overflow with gratitude, a heartfelt response to Jesus' goodness, greatness, and faithfulness. In this simple act, we draw closer to our Savior, who is the source of all that we cherish. As we express our thanks, may we be reminded of His enduring love and the blessings that surround us daily. Psalm 107:1 (NIV) - "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."

My heart needs a surgeon My soul needs a friend So I'll run to the Father Again and again And again and again Around the age of twelve, I started leading worship at my church. It brought so much life to my spirit. After I would lead, I remember God would speak to me every time, “I'm really proud of you.” His affirmation meant everything to me. And as I've gotten older, it still does. I've discovered there's nothing that compares to hearing and believing who God says I am. Now, I had a great relationship with my dad growing up and I have amazing leaders in my life. The reality is, however, they're not perfect. And no matter what your earthly father or the leaders in your life are like, I'm sure they haven't been perfect either. They can leave gaps, the areas where they didn't provide what you needed. But those gaps can be filled when the foundation of your identity is sourced by your perfect Heavenly Father. I've experienced this firsthand. I've seen God, the Father, fill in my gaps. My parents divorced before I was born and there have been so many moments, as a husband and father, I didn't know what to do. I'll be parenting or talking to my wife, Kari, and feel ill-equipped on how to handle the situation. But it's in those moments the Holy Spirit provides the wisdom I need. The Father brings insight, grace, and knowledge I didn't have in and of myself. And He wants to do the same for you. We can find our hearts needing a surgeon, needing a healing touch of God. We can find our soul needing a friend, needing someone who can handle the thoughts and emotions we don't know how to process or make sense of. It's into this void God wants to speak. He wants to build relationship with you as your affirmer, protector, provider, encourager, and healer. He wants to reveal who He made you to be so you can do what He has called you to do. It starts with recognizing your need for Him. And, when you do recognize it, run to Him! The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18, ESV Based on the song Run To The Father by Cody Carnes. Original post available from YouVersion.

Imagine this: it's Christmas Eve in 1906 in a small town outside of Boston, Massachusetts. The Canadian-American engineer, Reginald Fessenden, is sitting at one of his prized inventions—an electric device that can transmit sound through radio waves. He presses a thumb against his short, dark beard—thinking of a song—and then readjusts his thin, circular spectacles. Up until this point in history, the primary use of radio wave communication was for Morse Code—a language of monotone pulses. For several years Reginald had been employed by various companies to develop this new radio technology including working directly for Thomas Edison at his laboratory in New Jersey. Although he looked up to Edison, Reginald was his own kind of genius with over 500 patents to his name. It's on this frozen night in December that Reginald decides to try something that no one has ever done before—a radio broadcast of live music. Nearby is a Bible, opened up to the Gospel of Luke. Reginald looks at it and sees the words, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Then he picks up his violin, leans towards the transmitter, and begins to play a song. The melody of “O Holy Night” stirs the air, resounding in his ears and in the ears of those many, many miles away. For those who were listening—hearing live music broadcast for the very first time in human existence—it was as if the heavens had filled with angels once more—a song of praise appearing out of nothing. For both the ancient shepherds in the fields and the radio-listeners of 1906, the Christmas anthem arrived in similar fashion—suddenly and splendidly. The glory of God requires no prelude, no pre-show. It moves invisibly across the earth, awakening the souls of men and women who call upon His name. If only we would tune our hearts, we might hear the song of His majesty—carrying on the waves of radio, the waves of light, the waves of history—a song that arrived on Christmas—the night divine, the night when Christ was born. Based on the song O Holy Night by David Crowder, Adolphe Adam, Abe Parker. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the album - Hope Has A Name by Passion.