Song Lists

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Don't worry?! For someone who has been a chronic worrier those words are hard to hear. I've spent so much of my life allowing fear and anxiety to dictate my decisions and control my mind. I've wanted to surrender control to God, but I've been reluctant to let go. I thank God for His incredible patience as I have walked out this journey. The irony is the more I surrender control and cast my cares onto Him – the less anxiety and worry I experience. But I have found that it is easier said than done. It's a daily practice. A daily surrender. A daily picking up of my cross. A daily dying to my flesh. And His mercy is ever ready to gently (and sometimes less gently - He knows best :)) usher me down the aisle towards the marriage supper of the Lamb. He's always preparing His bride to be ready for Him in eternal matrimony where fear will NEVER be allowed. Peace is a Person. His Name is Jesus. His Name is God the Father. His Name is the Holy Spirit. This song came to me at a time where I was really fighting anxiety. I love how honest David is in the Psalms, yet always giving God the honor, He alone deserves ... “How long oh Lord?! Where are You God - have You forgotten about me? ... (then) - I will trust in Your unfailing love”. Man, there's beautiful tension in that. And in that tension is where the cross comes all the more alive. He alone is able to meet us in the mess and deliver us - either out of the fire or bringing peace smack in the middle of it. When my mind is like a battlefield And my heart is overcome by fear And hope seems like a ship that's lost at sea My enemies on every side And I'm tempted to run and hide Your gentle whisper reaches out to me Peace that holds me when I'm broken Peace that passes understanding When the whole wide world is crashing down I fall to my knees And breathe in Your peace If ever there was a time, we needed the peace of God, it is now. Peace is part of the fruit of His Spirit. Peace is a promise to God's children—the blessed assurance that no matter what fiery trial we are walking through, we can truly rest in the profound TRUTH that we are deeply loved by the Creator of the universe, and He is holding us in His embrace both now and forever! Come Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace. Based on the song Peace by Bethel Music and We The Kingdom. Original post by We The Kingdom is available on YouVersion based on the album Holy Water.

It's difficult to believe in someone you can't see. It sounds unreasonable to believe in someone we can't see, touch or hear. Why would we talk to someone who does not appear to be sitting next to us, or anywhere near us? They say “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1). We are to have faith, so why is it so hard? Could it be we are looking for God in the wrong place? The mysteries of Heaven, and all Your works displayed.Every star, every ocean, the universe proclaims.For every sun that rises, your faithfulness to me.Like the changing of the season, like the river to the sea. As humans, we want God to be contained in a single entity like our own bodies. We want to be able to see what he looks like, what color his eyes are, the texture of his hair. But our understanding of God is confined to our understanding of the objects on earth. We must remember, God is much bigger than this earth and he has left us his image in a much bigger way: his creation. Paul says “[H]is invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made” (Rom. 1:20). So what if instead of wishing we could see God in a particular form, we started to see him in our immediate surroundings? The way we view the earth would radically change. Consider your commute to work with God all around you. He is in the trees you pass by, in the sky you can see through your sunroof, in the sun that you shield your eyes from. The person in the car next to you is His creation as well as the rain or the snow that's making the roads busy. And when you get to work, you step out of the car into the cold, or warm, air that God created to fill your lungs. You see, when we put God into the details of our lives, life fills with beauty. It does take a direction shift. We will not see God in nature and our surroundings if our focus is on ourselves and our circumstances. It requires a looking out and a looking up, but once we do, we don't want to look back. Your beauty fills the sky. Your glory reigns in brilliant light.Great God of countless wonders, I will lift my eyes. Based on the song Countless Wonders by Chris Tomlin. Original post available on YouVersion based on the album Burning Lights.

No longer I who live Now Jesus lives in me For I was dead in sin But I woke up to see the light See The LightWords and Music by Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan© 2019 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia Our eternal life began with Christ's death. It was His death that dealt a fatal blow to death itself and gave us eternal life that cannot be taken away. We are a resurrection people, having buried our own sin with Christ, we are now risen with Him into the glorious light of His forgiveness. Yet, God's gift of light is not simply for our own restoration, it is a beacon – to follow in His footsteps. Acceptance of Jesus' death and resurrection life is not just so that we can have life after death, in heaven. It is also a guarantee of true life before death; a commitment to His sons and daughters that life can be lived now, here on earth, abundant and full. Living fully awake to life with Christ is a great blessing and the word of God tells us that God takes great delight in seeing His children blessed. When was the last time you prayed a radical prayer of faith? When was the last time you looked around and saw God exceeding those expectations? Because he does that! Think about this – He rescued you out of sin and death. And He didn't rescue you in order for you to live a lukewarm and sleepy life. Are you living fully awake? Fully aware of God working in your life and bestowing His abundant life in and through you. There are many examples in the Bible where God not only delighted in giving His children what they asked for - but exceeded their expectations: Blind Bartimaeus wanted his sight – Jesus not only gave him that, but also restored him to his community. Peter wanted an opportunity to see Jesus again after his denial – Jesus forgave him, commissioned him and made Peter a leader in the church. The challenge for us today is to recognise the power we have access to, with Jesus alive in us. After all, the same power that raised Christ from the dead – is now alive in us. Based on the song See The Light. Original post by Hillsong Worship available on YouVersion based on the album - Awake by Hillsong Worship.

The weaving together of the timeless carol "O Come O Come Emmanuel" and the modern worship anthem "Even So Come" takes us on a journey through history – from the expectant waiting of God's people for the coming Messiah to the present-day church's eager anticipation of His return. 1. Israel's Captivity and Our Exile: The initial verses of "O Come O Come Emmanuel" echo the deep yearning of the Israelites in exile, awaiting their promised deliverer. This sentiment parallels our own spiritual exile. While we're not in Babylon, we often find ourselves ensnared by sin, longing for true freedom. But just as God promised a Savior to Israel, He promises us salvation and deliverance through Christ. 2. The Dayspring and the Dawning Hope: The call for the 'Dayspring' to come is a beckoning for light to pierce the profound darkness that the world was entrenched in. Today, as we navigate through a world often marked by despair, uncertainty, and shadows, the advent of Christ offers a beacon of hope. He is the light that dispels gloom, renews our spirit, and guides us on our path. 3. Waiting with Purpose: The bridges of the song remind us that waiting isn't a passive activity. As believers, we actively wait with purpose and hope. This waiting isn't rooted in uncertainty but is anchored in the firm promise of God. We anticipate not just Christ's return, but the full realization of His Kingdom here on earth. 4. The Desire of Nations: The call for the 'Desire of nations' to come is powerful. Jesus isn't just the hope of a select few but of all people. He brings unity, mending the divisions, ending strife, and establishing peace. He's the embodiment of heaven's peace that our world desperately needs. 5. A Church in Expectation: As the carol transitions to "Even So Come", we're shifted from the historical anticipation of Christ's first coming to the present longing for His second coming. Just as a bride eagerly awaits her groom, the Church stands ready, with hearts full of hope, longing for the King's return. 6. The Assurance of His Return: The song culminates in a profound truth that ties both the past and present together. Whether it was the Israelites in exile or believers today, the refrain remains the same - Emmanuel, God with us, shall come. Drawing from the key scripture in Titus, we're reminded that our hope isn't just wishful thinking but a confident expectation. Jesus, our great God and Savior, has already come once, bringing salvation, and He will come again, ushering in a new era of eternal peace and joy. As we reflect on these songs and immerse ourselves in worship, let's allow our hearts to be filled with a renewed sense of hope. A hope that acknowledges the darkness but chooses to focus on the light. A hope that eagerly waits, knowing that our Savior, the Light of the World, has come and will surely come again. Today, let's join our voices with believers across ages, cultures, and circumstances and proclaim with joyous hope: "O come, O come Emmanuel. Even so come, Lord Jesus come."Titus 2:13 - "Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ."

We are living in a time that tends to promote self-reliance and self-worship above all else. We're taught that our happiness matters most of all and our success determines our value. This selfish agenda is pervasive, sneaky, and at times, aggressive. It's a story that puts you and me, and what we want, at the center by leading us to believe that we can manifest our own destiny and control the future. The bottom line is…it's all about us. This is not a new storyline, in fact, you could even say it's the oldest one in the book. This lie fueled the fracture between God and man in the Garden of Eden, and it's fueling all of humanity's sin to this day. To be clear — this is the Enemy's plan and it's in direct opposition to the kingship of Jesus and the rest He promises. Whether we acknowledge it or not, there is a greater and truer story unfolding all around us. This is the story of God's kingdom. In this kingdom, Jesus reigns as king on an eternal throne. He rules with grace, power, wisdom, and kindness. He is our Maker and He has our best in mind. He's the kind of king that gives His life for His people. He is unlike any other king. The story has always been and will always be about Him. “For by him, all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him, all things hold together.” – Colossians 1:16-17 So how do we resist the cultural current, clear the surface and get connected to what really matters? How do we fold our short time on earth into the eternal story of God? How do we find peace and a sense of being in a world that runs on striving and doing? It starts with pursuit. Every relationship is built on this. We chase after what we want and it's the same when it comes to our relationship with Jesus. James 4:7-8a says, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.” To align with God's heart we resist the enemy and come near to Him through humble prayer and repentance. We submit to the authority of His word. We are then transformed by His patient love and gentle presence. This pursuit adjusts our perspective and aims us back toward what matters most. Jesus also knows that life with Him at the center leads to the kind of joy, peace, and rest that life apart from Him can never provide. We get purpose and peace when we get Jesus! So, let's take a step toward Jesus today. And then let's do it again tomorrow. One day at a time. We have this promise in His word that He will meet us there and we will be changed and fulfilled. Based on the song All About You by Kristian Stanfill. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the album - I've Witnessed It by Passion

Often we think of heaven as the place we hope to go when we die. It is the place where God will wipe away every tear, where there will be no more death or crying or pain. If we are honest, most days the hope of heaven is seemingly so far away. But not to Jesus. Jesus prays in Matthew 6:9-10, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” For Jesus the Kingdom of heaven was not only a future promise but a present reality. If that is the way Jesus prayed, maybe the gap between heaven and earth is not as wide as we think. Maybe Jesus came not just to get us into heaven, but to get heaven into us. John Wesley says the moment we believe in Jesus and come to know His unsurpassable love for us unveiled on the cross, “heaven is opened in the soul.” To know this love is simply a “foretaste of heaven now.” One day we will experience, face to face, Jesus in the perfection of heaven, but right now we live with the peace, assurance and hope that the power of heaven is inside of us now. The Holy Spirit is bringing that future life into the present, awakening us to God's love revealed in Jesus. The closer we grow to Jesus and the more we know Him and His love for us, in that same proportion will we see the Kingdom of heaven around us. We'll see tides begin to change, walls begin to fall and darkness shake! And we won't be able to keep that immeasurable love and joy to ourselves! Based on the song Whole Heart by Sean Curran. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the album - Whole Heart by Passion Music.

Hymns withstand the test of time for good reason. “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” was written in 1758, but congregations around the world still sing it today. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love—lyrics that will always resonate with the heart of the believer and the age-old battle between our sinful selves and who we are in Christ: “For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” (Rom. 7:18-19) As the hymn says, Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God. Jesus came to us while we were still sinners (Rom. 5:8), not after we had cleaned ourselves up and gotten our acts together. He came right into the middle of our wandering, and that wasn't a one-time event. We are daily prone to wander, but scripture tells us his mercies are new every morning. (Lam. 3:22-23) His kindness continues to pursue us, in spite of us. How your kindness yet pursues meHow your mercy never fails me Because of this, we can tune our hearts to grace, rather than to fear or shame. In Christ, the song from our hearts sings of the kindness God has done for us, by no power of our own and by no performance or act that is worthy. We can rest in a Father who has taken our hearts and sealed them. We are his and no matter how far we wander, his kindness pursues us still. Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal itSeal it for Thy courts above Based on the song Come Thou Fount (I Will Sing) by Chris Tomlin. Original post available on YouVersion based on the album Never Lose Sight.

Make Us One is not just a song but a declaration for the body of Christ to be unified as one body. This was always His intention and plan. In John 17 after He prayed for His disciples, Jesus then prayed for “those who will believe” in Him through their word.‬ I find it sobering that the prayer Jesus prayed just before He was betrayed and arrested at Gethsemane was for us to be one as He is one with the Father. For us to function properly as the body of Christ we all must work together in love and unity. In the world today we see so much division. The political, racial, and economic division is all over the news and social media. For the world to truly see the love of Christ, the church must take its place as one body in Him. We must set aside our pride and offences and be made one, “Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians‬ ‭3:12-15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. We are called to carriers of His glory and to demonstrate His love to the world. We do this by becoming the church that Christ intended, to be made one. John 17:23“I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.” Based on the song Make Us One by Chris Quilala, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson, Joshua Silverberg. Original post by Jesus Culture available on YouVersion based on the album Love Has A Name.

I woke up angry. Hurt, disappointed and angry. I also have a deadline. I am supposed to be writing about the love of God in Christ alone. So ironic. How do I connect to the love of God with the emotion of anger coursing through my veins? Today is a very human kind of day where no one filled the dishwasher or offered to help with the groceries. Someone borrowed the car and brought it home empty. The garbage cans are still sitting at the end of the driveway, and it was garbage day four days ago. Someone took the last bit of coffee cream, leaving me with skim milk. I could share this with someone. I could weave this tale with a friend or post something in an eerily passive way on social media. I would see those likes and comments of validation, knowing that others share or at least understand my emotions. Here's the thing. None of that would transform my hurt, soften my disappointment or soothe my anger. For a few moments, I would feel great. I'm sure one of my besties would come alongside me and say, "heck ya, that wasn't very respectful to you!" Or, "how dare they do that!! You sure do have a right to be mad! I would be mad too!" My chin would jut out, my shoulders would drop down, and I would stand taller, feeling vindicated and understood. ... for about ten minutes. And then, suppose there is no resolution to the initial hurt? Suppose I have to continue interacting with all of the "someones" who are a part of my irritation? I could so easily pick up my hurt and disappointment the moment I am in their presence. Sharing this pain for the world to hear will not clear the fog away to connect with the love of God, and it will not heal my heart. When I am wrestling internally, I know I need the perspective of someone who both loves me and loves me enough to tell me the truth. My end goal is to have authentic, meaningful, loving connections with my people. To see and be seen and to be accepted and supported. I have learned not to sit in emotional dark places alone. The darkness is where unresolved hurt festers. Instead, I go to my quiet place where Jesus waits with me. This is a loose transcript of a typical conversation: Me: I am pretty mad Jesus: I see thatMe: Ok, more than mad ... I am angry Jesus: I knowMe: I want them to know how hurt I am Jesus: Tell me ... I know them well ... they might not be able to hold your hurt, but I can.Me: I think it would feel better if they knew how they hurt me.Jesus: Because you want them to hurt too?Me: (busted) Maybe ... I am just so frustrated that my bones ache. I always have to be the first to make amends ... so, not this time. I am going to hold out.Jesus: OK, I will wait with you. (Pausing in His presence) How does a conversation like this continue for you? Does the voice of Jesus in your head condemn you for feeling this way? Does He quote some Bible verse about "not letting the sun go down on your anger" or forgiving your brother and "turning the other cheek?" Does Jesus sit and stare at you with judgment in His eyes? This is the real, rusty and relevant, rubber hitting the road of relationships. Relationships are messy and often reactive. Maybe you and your spouse always get along. Maybe your children are always respectable, obedient, and lovely -- both privately and publicly. Maybe you don't ever say something out loud you later regret? Maybe your family is free of awkward moments of discomfort and conflict? Maybe it is just us? Maybe my ordinary, messy life is not typical? I know that isn't true. I know I am not alone because I work with people whose lives are messy. Every day people are constantly falling into pits that they dug for themselves, and then they experience heartache and disappointment. I sit across from them while they tell me their stories of pain. I witness them telling of trauma histories that have turned my stomach in knots. Then, through empathy, I start to feel anger and deep sadness for the victims. I feel their pain. I know the ache of a human heart that lives with hurt, disappointment, and loss. I also know it is not enough to undo our aloneness or to feel understood -- we need to experience transformation. Healing and wholeness can so often feel just out of reach. We need to know the power of Christ in us. I can help others feel through the waves of their emotion and allow them to linger longer in the peace that comes when the waves cease. But Jesus is our Peace. He is the calm in our storms. He is so passionate about pursuing us to bring heaven to earth, so we experience the transformation of our hearts and minds. When I allow the power of His resurrection to course through my veins, something shifts inside me. His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3) His power in us is the life-giving grace that floods our burdened hearts with peace, grace, and long-suffering. His power living in us allows our hurting hearts to lay down the pain and take up hope in restoration and repair. We have everything we need in Him. He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me on the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. (Psalm 18:16-19) Lean into this truth. Jesus offers us the gift of His presence for eternity. What is the end goal of Jesus? The restoration of all things and to have us near Him forever. He saves. He rescues us from our messy selves and places us in a safe space away from the darkness of our sin and pain. Our hope is in Christ Alone. 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. In Christ Alone was written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend.

My heart busted right open when I heard that first newborn cry. Our first grandchild is a bright, delightful little person. If she's over at our house, all the family comes, too. Her aunties and uncles cannot get enough of her. When Grandbaby and her parent's come to visit, schedules clear, plans adjust - we all want to sit and take her in. Along with this depth of love pounding in my chest, I notice something else. Slipping in amongst the awe and delight is worry. It is a familiar worry connected to a younger version of myself. I haven't perceived this gnawing at my heart for quite some time - not since my kids were little. When I first became a mom, I couldn't believe they let me take that sweet, vulnerable tiny baby home from the hospital. He came with no instruction manual and an immense responsibility to keep him safe. It is a familiar kind of worry attached to the indescribable adoration I feel for this little girl. But now, my confidence is buoyed by what I know. I am my older, wiser self, and I know how to pray. Grandma use to pray out loud by her bed every nightTo me it sounded like mumbling, like she was out of her mindShe said, Boy this kind of praying is what saved my lifeYou outta try it some time; now I know she was right And I know the good work that God is doing in her parents. A work that is not complete. An ongoing purposeful work of grace, love, and growth. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.Philippians 1:4-6 When your heart is gripped with anxiety about your kids being in this upside-down world, talk to Jesus. He has plans for us, and he has plans for our kids. Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music's song, Talking To Jesus tells the story of how we can get through the messy uncertainty of parenting. Mama use to drag me to church, Sunday morning and Wednesday nightsKhaki pants and a polo shirt, boy, I put up a fightShe said, Son, one day you'll thank me for having God in your lifeAnd yeah I know she was right, yeah my mama was right Get them talking to Jesus. That is the antidote to my worry. Knowing that the ones my heart bursts for know Him. They see this friend who will never let them down. He will never leave them out. He will never leave them alone. He will never take offense, and He will always forgive. He is never too busy or distracted. With Him, there is no favoritism. No competition. No fear. What a friend! Thank God they are talking to Jesus. 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. Talking To Jesus was written by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music and featured on the album Talking To Jesus.

How amazing is our God! He knows you and I so well and wants only the best for His children. In Psalm 69, David describes a time of great suffering. He laments as his enemies continuously pursue him with hatred. What is incredible about this scripture is the journey of faith on which it leads us.In verse 1 he begins so clearly with a troubled heart that is honest and vulnerable before God. He says phrases like “I'm in over my head” and “I am burdened and tired of crying.” Have you ever been in over your head? Have you ever hurt so badly that you've grown tired of crying? As we journey through life, we are all affected at one point or another with pain. The good news today, friend, is that it is not the end. God has a plan for good and not for evil.Though the Psalm starts out with words of lament, the language of the passage begins to change as David thinks upon the Lord and assumes his posture of praise. “Let me shout God's name with a praising song.” He meditates on the faithfulness of God and begins to prophesy to everything around him saying, “You heavens praise Him; praise Him earth.” Reading on, we begin to see that David not only enters into God's presence, but he is reminded of his authority and the power of his declaration.When we know who Jesus is, then we find ourselves. When Jesus is exalted above our issues, we are reminded of our identity. We are more than conquerors. We are sons and daughters, kings and priests. In His presence is fullness of joy among the trials of life. Though there's pain in the offering, I believe that as we enter His courts with thanksgiving, we are given the divine perspective we need to see the victory of Jesus displayed in our mind, body, and spirit. Leading a Christian life does not indicate the absence of pain, but rather the power to overcome and move forward knowing that God is working all things together for our good. In our weakness His strength is made perfect and that's how He is glorified.Today, as you sing, bring your reality to God and exchange it for the garment of praise because He is faithful to reveal His perspective. Lift Him high above any pain by singing this one statement that puts every life-defining question to rest: “Jesus, I know who You are.” Based on the song I Know Who You Are by Planetshakers Original post available on YouVersion based on the album - Overflow.

Call To WorshipTake a moment to embrace the victory we have in Christ. There's a peace that outshines the darkest moments and a hope deeply rooted in His enduring love. This peace and hope are our anchors in both calm and chaos. The grace we need today and for all our tomorrows has been secured by the triumph of Christ. In every challenge, we can be confident in God's steadfast presence, knowing He provides just as He always has. In our struggles and uncertainties, we engage in a battle already won by our Savior. Whatever comes our way, we have the strength to overcome through Jesus' completed work. Let's fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. In Him, we find our courage and comfort. His victory is our assurance and hope. As we worship, celebrate this victory that is already ours in Christ. Devotional: Victory in ChristIn life, we often face uncertainties and challenges that can seem overwhelming. Yet, in these moments, it's crucial to remember the victory we already have in Jesus Christ. This victory brings a peace that outshines even the darkest moments and a hope that is deeply rooted in His love. Every day, we are reminded of God's enduring presence. He provides what we need, just as He always has. His faithfulness is not just a past experience but an ongoing reality. In every battle we face, whether small or large, we are not fighting for victory but from a place of victory – a victory already secured by Christ. In the midst of our struggles, it's essential to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. He is not only the author of our faith but also the perfecter of it. In Him, we find the courage to face our battles and the comfort in knowing that He has already won. The victory of Jesus over sin and death is not just a historical event; it's a present-day reality that impacts how we live our lives. It transforms our fears into faith, our weaknesses into strengths, and our doubts into assurances. "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 15:57

So help me God, breathe on my weakness For all I want, is to be like JesusI don't have much But what I have is Yours to use So make my whole life Your Upper Room Upper RoomWords and Music by Benjamin Hastings & Joel Houston© 2019 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia It is one of our greatest desires that the music from our own local church, Hillsong, would serve the local church the world over. That the songs that have been birthed within our own ministry, would also minister to you. Yet it is not just Sunday services we hope to serve. The lyrics and melodies of these songs have been prayed for and laboured over in hopes that the Holy Spirit would invade your car, your home, your workplace – and meet intentionally and specifically with you, bringing the light, life, hope, revival and awakening you need, personally. That these songs would serve you, serve your family and help you serve God and others in the season that you find yourself in. It is in Matthew's account of the last supper when we discover Jesus doing exactly that – serving those He loved. At that supper, in the upper room, Jesus was not the guest, but He was the host – He was not the served but the servant. “He took…He blessed…He broke…He gave….” Our beloved Saviour knelt and washed the feet of His friends – He broke bread and fed their bodies and most importantly – He offered them forgiveness. Jesus met them at the table that night and we believe His invitation to you today, in this very moment, is to do the same. He invites you to sit and fellowship with Him. He invites you to both serve and be served. He invites you to enter into relationship, friendship and discipleship with Him – to intimate encounters with Him as a Friend, Confidante, Healer, Heart Mender, Provider, Saviour and King. He invites you to partake in the bread and the wine - His body broken for you and His blood poured out for your healing and wholeness. It was in the upper room that Jesus revealed Himself to Thomas in his doubts; where Jesus revealed His resurrected body, the fulfilment of age-old prophecies. It is where He communed with His friends. It is where He gave them His Holy Spirit as an Advocate for their lives. A physical place that represents the revelation of the old covenant meeting the new… a covenant He keeps with His disciples, you and me, today. What is it that you need from Jesus, today? As you listen to these songs and allow the lyrics to wash over you – may you be reminded of the God who comes close. Of the lengths He goes to for His friends – His sons and daughters, His disciples. May we be a people awake and aware of all He has done for us, and all He desires to do through us. May your life be a place of prayer, a place of worship, a place where others encounter God. May your whole life indeed become His upper room. Based on the song Upper Room by Joel Houston and Benjamin Hastings. Original post by Hillsong Worship available on YouVersion based on the album - Awake by Hillsong Worship.

Who has made the righteous bright Who has paved my way with grace Loved me through my darkest hours A thousand different ways No One But YouWords and Music by Scott Ligertwood, Aodhan King & Brooke Ligertwood© 2019 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia. Life with Jesus is both full and abundant, filled with gracious adventure and wide-open spaces. But an awakened life is not necessarily easy or without its valleys. In fact, in living in relationship with the Creator of the universe, it is easy to feel grief for the state of the world and the times we are living in: complicated political days; the tone of the world economy; the darkness of war and famine; people living in abject poverty and desperation – not to mention everyday personal struggles that we can each encounter, such as financial hardship, mental illness, health challenges and relational breakdown. One of the most beautiful aspects of this album for us as a team was watching the unified creative community of Hillsong Worship contributing their gifts, talents and time to this project. Throughout listening to this album, you will hear the collective voices of dozens of faithful people from our church congregation – people just like you and I – who have walked through their own dark days, some still in the middle of the challenge. The beauty of this for us, and we hope for you also – is that they have walked through seasons, both hills and valleys, and they have remained. They have remained in Jesus; they have remained planted in community and they have remained steadfast in worship and prayer. Many of the well documented revivals and moves of God in history have started with prayer. This project was soaked in it. Tim Keller, author and theologian says, “Prayer is the thing that sanctifies your imagination. It plunges it into God. Then the things you think up are gospel movement things.” (timkellernyc on Twitter) Each day before we started recording these songs, we would plunge our imagination into prayer, asking God to help us hear things we couldn't hear and see things we couldn't see. Why don't you do the same today? Invite the Holy Spirit to awaken your imagination through prayer – to open your eyes to see what you cannot see and hear what you cannot hear. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you again in a new way, in your current season. And say a prayer for the world around you – for the suffering in your own family, your community and our world. Pray for persecuted christians, for God's love to reveal itself to them in a thousand different ways so that they too, can remain. Based on the song No One But You. Original post by Hillsong Worship available on YouVersion based on the album - Awake by Hillsong Worship.

Call to WorshipIn our time together, let's focus on the powerful message of redemption and triumph. As we gather, we direct our attention to the Lamb who willingly carried the weight of our sins on the cross, offering us the precious gift of forgiveness. His outstretched hands and feet remind us of His profound love. With great reverence, we recognize the King, the Light of the world, who faced crucifixion but emerged as the Mighty Savior. The grave couldn't hold back the limitless power of God; darkness had its moment, but it's now defeated. We boldly declare that nothing can restrain Him. The grave is empty, and a crown of victory adorns His head. Let our worship overflow with gratitude and joy as we celebrate the risen King, the One who conquered death and offers us eternal life.Devotional: Rising From DarknessIn moments of reflection, we often find ourselves contemplating the profound message of redemption and triumph that lies at the heart of our faith. Today, as we delve into the lyrics of "No Body," let's explore these themes that resonate so deeply with our journey of faith. The cross, once a symbol of suffering, has been transformed into an emblem of victory. In our minds and hearts, we see the Lamb who willingly carried the weight of our sins on that cross, offering us the incredible gift of forgiveness. His outstretched hands and feet are a poignant reminder of the depth of His love for us. With reverence, we acknowledge the King, the Light of the world, who faced crucifixion but emerged as the Mighty Savior. The grave could not contain the boundless power of God; darkness had its moment, but it was ultimately conquered. In this sacred moment, we boldly declare that nothing can restrain our Savior. The grave is empty, and a crown of victory rests upon His head. As we embrace the truth of this victory, let our lives overflow with gratitude and joy. We are no longer bound by sin and death, for Christ has given us the ultimate triumph. God's word reminds us that, through Jesus, we have gained the victory over sin and death. Today, may we walk in the freedom and assurance of this victory, living out our days with gratitude, confidence, and the knowledge that we are conquerors through Christ. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NIV) - "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."