Song Lists

See the end of the night, see the light before our eyes, no more sorrow no more pain, all our tears will fade away. SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV Revelation 21:4-6 NIV Romans 15:13 NIV DEVOTIONAL: The story of Esther is one of a time riddled with trouble for God's people. They faced a number of threats while in exile—the most pressing was a threat of destruction and genocide at the hands of wicked people in power. However, Esther, a Jew, was appointed Queen during this complicated time in Israel's history. This is where we see a popular passage of Scripture in the book of Esther. Mordecai, a faithful Israelite aware of the dangerous position the people of God were in, says to the queen: “...who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14b NIV). As the end of the story shows, it truly was, “for such a time as this” that Esther was made Queen. She used the position God had given her to ultimately protect His people from certain death. So often in life, we can find ourselves unsure about what to do in “days like these”—the days we find ourselves in. We look at the world around us and see clearly the pain and devastation of people desperately in need of hope. But it is, in fact, “days like these” that God has created us to live in. In other words, "for such a time as this." In the midst of everything that takes place in this world, we are never without the hope of God. The cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ have made this so. Romans 15:13 (NIV) says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” As we put our faith and trust in Christ, we not only have hope for this life but also in the promise of eternity. Revelation 21:4 (NIV) says, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Like Esther, we can serve God (and others) from the positions we find ourselves in. We have the opportunity to bring the hope we have to others: to tell of the faithfulness of God, the good news of the Gospel, and the future of eternity. We live in an in-between time, having hope in this life, and looking to all that God has promised us ahead. It is in this place and in this time that God has called us to live. As we await the future hope of Heaven, we can hold to the hope we have now, knowing we are positioned by God “for such a time as this”. Original post by Hillsong UNITED available on YouVersion and used with permission from Capitol CMG Label Group. Download lyrics or sheet music from the album Are We There Yet? by Hillsong UNITED.

My God is the wonder working God, from ancient skies down to that cross, the empty grave to Kingdom come. SCRIPTURES: Deuteronomy 10:21 NIV Psalm 8:3-4 NIV 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 NIV DEVOTIONAL: Throughout Israel's exodus from Egypt and their journey to the “promised land”, God's people saw His miraculous power time and time again. Yet, despite what their eyes had seen, the deliverance that had come their way, the provision God graciously poured out, Israel (also time and time again) forgot the Lord's faithfulness and miraculous works. Psalm 78:11 (NIV) says, “They forgot what he had done, the wonders he had shown them.” Unfortunately, this problem of forgetting is not only common to Israel. We, too, can easily forget what our eyes have seen. Yet, all throughout the Old Testament, Israel is told to “remember” what God had done: their deliverance from Egypt, the miracles He had performed, to remember His laws and statutes, and to walk in His ways (Deuteronomy 8:17-19). In the New Testament, Jesus told His Disciples that the Holy Spirit would remind them of all that He has said (John 14:26) and to take communion “in remembrance of Him” (Luke 22:19). Much of the New Testament letters were written to “remind” believers of the Gospel, truth, and how to live. So why is remembering so important for us? Because it reminds us who God is and informs us how to live. This is why it is good for us to pray or sing things like, “My God is the wonder-working God, from ancient skies down to that cross, the empty grave to Kingdom come.” Words like these can be powerful confessions of God's goodness, faithfulness over time, and they can also stir us to faith-filled expectation for the future. Remembering God's powerful work reminds us, not simply of what we believe, but who God is: ever faithful, wonder-working, unchanging, steadfast in love, completely loyal, and fully able, to name a few. The entire Christian faith is staked on a miraculous event: Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). We do not simply believe in the miracle of the cross and empty grave once or a few times in our faith, but constantly and in all times. We view life through the lens of Jesus risen, and this teaches us to remember God in how we live, in how we view the world, and in the life to come. Christians, after all, are resurrection people, and our God is a wonder-working God. Original post by Hillsong UNITED available on YouVersion and used with permission from Capitol CMG Label Group. Download lyrics or sheet music from the album Are We There Yet? by Hillsong UNITED.

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.

“For we are God's masterpiece…” - Ephesians 2:10 Would you do me a favor as you're reading this? Would you please walk to a mirror or open up the camera on your phone and look at yourself and say, “I am God's masterpiece.” Say it one time, say it ten times, say it a thousand times. If you're in a coffee shop, say it with a whisper to yourself or stand up on a table and say it with a shout to the whole room, but, wherever you are, say it until you begin to believe it. I just walked to a mirror in my house and did it. It was hard. My lips said the sentence, but at first my mind saw the same old flaws I've always seen. I saw the parts of me that I want to sometimes change. I saw the parts of me that I'm prone not to like so much, and I wondered if other people see those same things. But, I kept saying, “I am God's masterpiece” over and over, until it began to become rooted in my heart. I know deep down that I am, but sometimes I have a really hard time believing it. Praise God that my fickle, momentary belief doesn't change a thing about His truth. When you look into the mirror, you're staring at the masterpiece of God. You are the pinnacle of creation, His magnum opus, His joy, His delight, His beloved, the one He adores, His treasure. He's proud of you. You are the reason He sang the universe into existence. He did it all for you, that you might remember His wild love and boundless creativity, and there is not a single thing about you or me that He would change. Whether you are 15, 50, or 85, no matter your gender, no matter your race, no matter your battles, He's reaching His gentle hand toward you and beckoning you to see yourself the way He sees you. He knows we struggle; He knows we mourn, He knows we feel insecure, and He knows that sometimes we just want to give up. He knows that we are weary from trying so hard, and He's here to bring us home. In fact, He is home, and because He resides within those who have surrendered to Him, we are already and always home. What a mystery, what a promise! Look up and lift your eyes. Your future is open wide. He has GREAT plans for you. Your past is dead and gone. Your healing has begun. He's making ALL things new. God, the Father you've always needed, Jesus, the lover of your soul, and the Holy Spirit, the friend you've always wanted, together are the blessed Trinity of hope and promise, and there is nothing that our God will not do to remind us of His matchless love. You are God's masterpiece. You are God's masterpiece. You are God's masterpiece. Based on the song Dancing On The Waves 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 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!

Holy Spirit, help me see where there is Nineveh in me Scriptures: Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV) Romans 2:4 (NLT) Devotional: “Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God. Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent.” - Revelation 3:2-3a(ESV) Throughout the whole of Scripture, there is a tangible, easily seen, yet unfortunate motif or reoccurrence: people forget the goodness of God. They rebel against His Word, they turn to idols of one kind or another, and they place their trust in themselves or others—rather than in Him. In other words, they end up forsaking His fellowship and goodness, resisting His ways and rejecting His love. In the midst of this, however, God calls people to repentance with the goal that they would see restoration to and in Him. This call to repentance, then, can be understood as God's kindness. In fact, Scripture states that it is specifically God's kindness that leads us toward repentance (Romans 2:4). In this passage found in Revelation, the church of Sardis is admonished and encouraged to “strengthen what remains.” Often our battles in this life are not with exterior circumstances, people, or situations as much as we might think. Instead, many of them are the battles of the soul: the temptation to withhold from God, the urge to forget or forsake him. This is why a prayer like, 'Holy Spirit, help me see where there is Nineveh in me' can be such a powerful expression of faith and trust in Christ. Nineveh was a city in the Old Testament that was incredibly powerful, but equally wicked and unjust. In God's kindness He offered these people redemption and restoration through repentance. In this 'Nineveh' prayer, the aim is that by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit we would be enabled to see the areas of our lives that are resistant to God, and by doing so, we would strengthen what remains of our faith by repenting of what should not remain in us. As we humbly repent and confidently remain in Christ, God quickens our hearts to learn this posture and rhythm. And in doing so, we are not without promise. In the verses that follow Jesus says to those who overcome: I will never blot their names out of the book of life. May we have the eyes to see the parts of our lives that are resistant to the ways of God, and hearts that humbly seek to remain in Him all of our days—He promises to keep us. Original post by Brooke Ligertwood available on YouVersion. A seven-day devotional through the 'seven letters' to the churches in the book of Revelation (chapters 2-3). Each devotional will study a different letter to the churches of Revelation, focusing on themes of communion, devotion, discipleship, repentance, evangelism (and more), as well as featuring lyrics and music from songs throughout the Album SEVEN by Brooke Ligertwood.

Every time I come running, I find grace on repeat. You welcome me with open arms, no matter where I have been. SCRIPTURES: Luke 15:11-32 NIV DEVOTIONAL: The story of the prodigal son is one of the most famous passages of Scripture and so it can be easy to take it for granted. However, within its popularity and frequent retelling, there is timeless truth present in this parable. Often we can see ourselves as the prodigal or lost son. We think of our Father in Heaven as somewhat merciful, but maybe we struggle to see to what extent His mercy goes. As the story depicts, the son comes to his senses after a season of wild living. As the son makes the journey back home, an incredible event takes place: the father runs to meet the son on his way back. This may seem unspectacular in our modern context, but for Jesus' Jewish audience, this would be unthinkable—it would have been simply outrageous. In the first century, Jewish men did not run. In order to run, the father would either need to hitch up his tunic or take it off altogether to avoid tripping. This would have revealed his bare legs. In this ancient context, a Jewish man showing his bare legs would have been incredibly shameful. This is what makes this particular part of the parable so powerful. The father was unconcerned with any shame associated with this action, his heart was simply for restoring his son. This story reveals many things to us, but in particular, it teaches us about the heart of God for his children. The Book of Hebrews echoes this parable when it says, “... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:1-2 NLT). The parallels here are helpful. Jesus, like the father in the parable, disregards the shame associated with restoring God's children—his heart longs to show us mercy. Like the prodigal son on his journey home, we are also on a journey, and we too have been met along the road with open arms. This is why we can pray and sing the powerful confession, “Every time I come running, I find grace on repeat. You welcome me with open arms, no matter where I have been.” May we never forget the powerful promise of God's mercy. Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) says “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Original post by Hillsong UNITED available on YouVersion and used with permission from Capitol CMG Label Group. Download lyrics or sheet music from the album Are We There Yet? by Hillsong UNITED.

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.

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.

We experience more broken promises in life than we do kept promises. When someone breaks a promise they've made to us, we feel disappointed and hurt. With each promise that is broken, we grow more wary of the next one, skeptical of its fulfillment. We become calloused and distrusting. Fortunately, we serve a God who is the ultimate promise maker and keeper. The Old Testament is a chronicle of promises, or covenants, God makes with his people Israel. He promises to lead them into the Promised Land. (Gen. 12:12) He promises that they will be his chosen people. (Ex. 19:5-6) He promises eternal rule to the house of David. (2 Sam. 7:12-17) And he promises to make a new and lasting covenant with Israel that will unite God with his wandering people for good. (Jer. 31:31-34) Along the way, he reminds Israel of his faithful nature, assuring them that he will keep his promises. Like it says in Deuteronomy, “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.” (Deut. 7:9) Faithful you areFaithful forever you will beFor all your promises are yes and amen God fulfilled every promise he made to the Israelites in the Old Testament, and through Jesus Christ he fulfilled the new and lasting covenant: “For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.” (2 Cor. 1:20) In Christ, the new covenant establishes us as the children of God, inheritors of the Kingdom, marked with a seal and given the gift of the Holy Spirit. This is the greatest promise ever made, and it's a promise that is already a done deal. Nothing can break it. The same God who was faithful to Abraham and Moses in the Old Testament is the God who remains faithful to us today through his son, Jesus. When every other promise made to us is broken on this earth, we can rest in the assurance that this one never will. Based on the song Yes And Amen by Chris Tomlin. Original post available on YouVersion based on the album Never Lose Sight.

The song Come Unto Jesus beautifully encapsulates the heartfelt invitation from Christ Himself. This invitation is not just to the religious or the righteous but to the weary, the broken, and the burdened. It's a call to find solace in the arms of the Savior. 1. The Sanctuary for the Weary: The world can be overwhelming. Our lives are often filled with challenges, heartbreaks, and moments of despair. But in the midst of this turbulence, there's an unchanging refuge in Jesus. The song reminds us that no matter how heavy our hearts or the burdens we carry, Jesus is mighty to heal. He stands ready to mend our wounds and renew our spirits. 2. The Comfort for the Straying: Many times, we may feel lost, wandering without direction or purpose. In these moments of uncertainty, Jesus offers Himself as the light, guiding us back to the path of righteousness and peace. His voice, gentle and reassuring, reminds us that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. 3. The Feast for the Hungry: Beyond our physical needs, there's a deeper hunger within our souls—a longing for purpose, love, and acceptance. Jesus invites us to partake of the Bread of Life, to drink from the cup of His everlasting promise. This feast isn't just about sustenance; it's about experiencing the unending grace and love of the Father. 4. The Call to Surrender: Jesus doesn't just offer rest; He offers a new way of life. It's a call to forsake our old ways, our worldly pursuits, and to take up our cross. In surrendering, we find life in its fullest measure—a life of purpose, joy, and eternal hope. 5. The Promise of Rest: The chorus of the song resounds with a simple yet profound truth: In Jesus, we find rest. Not just physical rest but a deep, soul-satisfying rest that the world cannot give. It's a rest that comes from knowing we are loved, accepted, and secured in Him. As we reflect on this song, let's remember that the invitation to come unto Jesus is not a one-time event. It's a daily call—a reminder that every day, in every circumstance, Jesus stands ready to offer His love, His grace, and His peace. Perhaps today you feel overwhelmed by life's burdens. Maybe you're wrestling with doubts, fears, or feelings of unworthiness. Whatever you're facing, hear the Savior's call afresh: "Come unto me." Lay down your burdens at His feet. Find rest in His love. Experience the joy, peace, and renewal only He can give. Today, may we respond to this loving invitation. Let's come unto Jesus, laying down our burdens, our worries, and our anxieties, and find true rest in His boundless love and grace.Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Beautiful Jesus by Passion featuring Chidima Ubah, is soul-stirring worship- singing the name of Jesus. The beautiful presence of Jesus. A whisper of his name changes the atmosphere in a room, ushering in healing and peace. Oh, there's just something, something about the nameIt's like nothing, nothing I can explainThere's just something, something about the nameJesus, oh Jesus Our names are purposefully chosen. We take care to find names for our children, make lists, and learn meanings. We combine their middle and last names practising them out loud. We spell them uniquely and consider how they will be shortened. When we heard our full names spoken out loud, we knew to pay attention. Oh, there's just something, something about the nameIt's like nothing, nothing I can explainThere's just something, something about the nameJesus, oh Jesus God gave new names to Abram and Sarai. New names to match the covenant and promise for generations to come. After Jacob struggled with God, his new God-given name, Israel, serves to remind us of our dependence on God to be our strength when we are weak. As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful. I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.Genesis 17: 4-6 NIV Jesus meets a fisherman named Simon and renames him Peter declaring, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter). And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.Matthew 16:18 NIV His name is Jesus. What a beautiful, powerful, and tender name. The significance of his name is deeply personal. Speak the name of Jesus, let him in and let him change your heart. 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. Beautiful Jesus was written by Mia Fieldes, Jacob Sooter, Chidima Ubah and featured on Passion's Burn Bright album.

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.""—Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) Reflection: In a world where fear often leads us to anxiety and despair, the concept of the “fear of God” might seem paradoxical. Yet, Brooke Ligertwood's song “Fear Of God” reminds us that this fear is not one of terror, but of deep reverence and awe—a fear that anchors us in the face of the enemy's schemes. The opening verse sets the scene by acknowledging a reality that every believer must face: “Satan roams around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour us.” This is a vivid reminder of the spiritual battle we are engaged in daily. Satan's tactics are real, and he is relentless. But the lyrics immediately counter this with a powerful truth: “But the fear of God will keep us.” It is the fear of God—our reverence, awe, and recognition of His ultimate authority—that becomes our shield and fortress against the enemy's attacks. This fear of God is not about shrinking back in dread but standing firm in the knowledge of who God is. The song encourages us to “hold to what lasts and keep your lamp lit,” echoing the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25. Keeping our lamps lit means living in readiness, staying rooted in God's Word, and being prepared for Christ's return. It is in this posture of reverence and preparedness that we find true security. The chorus brings us to the hope of transformation: “In the blink of an eye and a trumpet sound, we will be changed by a supernatural power.” The fear of God not only keeps us in this life but prepares us for the life to come. The moment of Christ's return will be sudden and glorious, a moment when all will be changed, and the mortal will put on immortality. This is the hope that sustains us and the reality that we must live in light of every day. As we move into the bridge, the song acknowledges that while we may not win every battle, the war is already won by Christ. This is a profound truth that the fear of God helps us to grasp. It gives us perspective, reminding us that the struggles of this life are temporary, but the victory in Christ is eternal. “Christ is coming, and there's only so long He'll wait.” This is both a promise and a call to action. The song ends with a powerful image: “He's comin' for a pure and spotless bloodwashed bride.” The fear of God purifies us, aligning our lives with His will, and preparing us as His bride. It's a call to live in holiness, to lift our voices, and to do the work we are called to while we are still here. As you reflect on the lyrics of “Fear Of God,” consider what it means to live in the fear of the Lord. How does this reverence shape your daily decisions, your responses to the enemy's schemes, and your preparation for Christ's return? The fear of God is not just about avoiding sin; it's about embracing the fullness of life that comes from living in awe of our holy and sovereign God. Prayer: Lord, I ask that You deepen my understanding of what it means to fear You. May this fear be the foundation of wisdom in my life, guiding my steps and keeping me close to You. Help me to live in readiness, with my lamp lit and my heart prepared for Your return. I thank You for the victory that is already won through Christ, and I pray that my life would reflect the purity and holiness You desire in Your bride. In Jesus' name, Amen. Action Step: This week, take time to meditate on the fear of God in your own life. Reflect on how it influences your thoughts, actions, and spiritual disciplines. Consider any areas where you may need to realign your life with this holy reverence, and make a commitment to live in the light of His soon return.

With news of scandal, tragedy, devastation, heartache and war incessantly at our finger tips it is easy to let confusion, fear and anxiety blur our perspective. Slowly we begin to give authority to these feelings. We wonder where God is in the midst of it all. What is He doing? Where has He gone? Isaiah 6 says, “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple... 'Woe to me!' I cried. 'I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” The nation of Judah prospered under King Uzziah's reign. His death would have been a time of sadness and sorrow for the people. But in that same year, in the middle of grief and pain, Isaiah saw the Lord on His throne. The throne of heaven is not empty. The throne of heaven is occupied. And like Isaiah, when we see God on His throne our perspective changes. It does not mean things are always good, that we won't face opposition or conflict, or that our hearts won't break. But we can trust that God has not abandoned us or forgotten his promise to save. In Psalm 73 Asaph cries out to God — afflicted, punished, betrayed, and confused, then he enters the sanctuary of God. In the presence of God, Scripture says Asaph “understood their final destiny.” When we see God we can accurately weigh what we are walking through. We can see that God is greater than our problems and our circumstances. Based on the song Ever Almighty. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the album - Whole Heart by Passion Music.

This song, filled with invitation and awe, calls us to behold Jesus—the King who came, divinity incarnate, breathing the same air we do. It reminds us that in Christ, the Creator of the world stepped into His creation, entering our brokenness and darkness to bring healing and hope. Reflecting on Jesus as the “light that the dark cannot contain” inspires us to remember that no matter what shadows we face, His light will always prevail. The lyrics invite us to “come let us adore Him, for He alone is worthy,” echoing the posture of the wise men, shepherds, and angels who worshiped Jesus at His birth. They recognized that in this child, God's promises were fulfilled. Today, we are invited into that same adoration—not just as a holiday tradition, but as a daily surrender to the One who gave everything for us. Worship is our response to the Father's love, “beyond all comprehension,” a love that sacrificed His only Son for our redemption. As we listen to these words, let's reflect on our own hearts: Are there places where we need to make room for Him? The line “every heart prepare Him room” calls us to clear away the distractions and make Jesus the focus of our lives. When we open our hearts to His love, we allow His peace, light, and truth to transform us from the inside out. In the powerful declaration of the bridge, “We give You all the glory,” we're reminded that worship isn't just something we do for a moment but a lifestyle of glorifying God in every area of our lives. Whether in joy or struggle, praise or petition, we can give Him glory through our actions, our choices, and our hearts. As we adore Him today, let's ask ourselves: How can I give God glory in my life? What can I surrender to Him in worship? Christ the Lord is worthy, and when we offer Him our hearts, our praise, and our trust, we experience the fullness of His love and the freedom of life with Him. May our lives reflect this ongoing adoration, honoring Jesus as our Savior, our King, and our Lord.