Worship must be vital and real in the heart, and worship must rest on a true perception of God. Surely then they wil more willingly turn from their evil way! We have strong mindsets often & this song breaks through IF you dont get bored & instead, let it wash over you till the truth of Gods Word & character breaks through. Post-Bridge Three times, with the same phrase repeating six times on the first iteration and eight times on the next two. The Lord turn His May His Favor Be Upon You Lyrics The Lord bless you And keep you Make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord turn His Face toward you And give you peace The Lord bless you And keep you Make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord turn His Face toward you And give you peace Amen, amen, amen Amen, amen, amen Who are we worshipping when we sing it? This takes you further away & not nearer to God! Personally, my biggest issue with this song is that they turned a 2 minute song into a 12 minute song, and I feel like Im getting tired of getting blessed by the time its over..(kind of like this comment, lol). Im surprised the moderator has given no mention/ interaction offered humbly by the UK ministry leader Dave Brennan. Enough to send His Son to us & to send His Spirit to live in us! Recent comments concerning The Blessings seem to miss something. God is extremely concerned with our Theology. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. BTW. I pray that God in the later days will give people discernment to know the difference between what is right and almost right! It is of note that most people dont sing with and many are uncomfortable with it. However I accept that it is their way of getting my attention.. It does seems like a misuse of the text to rip out the blessing without the curses and warnings to go along with it. To consider that such blessings are reserved only for believers can rub close to the idea that belief produces blessing. That should have been obvious to me but my mind didnt readily make that linkage. Ruth 3:10 Verse Concepts Then he said, "May you be blessed of the Lord, my daughter. a really long timeGods faithfulness is part of his unchanging character). They are there to specifically listen to that artist for entertainment. Yes, but its one thing to pray for the blessing of another; its another thing to declare they are blessed by God (like Eph 1:3 in Christ.), First time reader here! To give a really silly example of where Im coming from God used one of The Twilight series movies to speak to me. At first I just listened with reflection. Now let us discern this, the problem with songs labelled Christian; is not just lyrics, music, performance style or in fact often have nothing to do with the song or the artist performing it being possibly found sound by measure, but the where-from. May the Lord bless you and protect you. The promise doesnt transfer simply because two different groups are refered to by the same name. (Deut 7:12-16) If the Israelites follow Gods commands, he will bless them and multiply them. As for Maybe this song will get the worlds attention and since when is Gods own words nauseating repetition?, its not Gods Word that is nauseating repetition. Amen. Out of context is intentional. Copyrights are meant to protect against it. Naaman, leader of the Syrian army and pagan, for example, was healed of leprosy by God. Sometimes Gods face on us may involve revealing sin, or stripping away human traits or taking away our comforts or idols so we see Him more. I acknowledge that some songs served up to the body might be better applied in a private, personal time of worship but at the same time the church needs to grow not in endurance but true passion and devotion. I know from personal experience how trials bring about blessing. I appreciate it! Oh my goodness. The UK version states as its headline: There must be spirit and there must be truth. Thank you for your comments and welcome to The Berean Test! I reached your page here after searching for a while for the Biblical references of this song The Blessing. But THAT WAY [even done in Church] is not the biggest part & definitely not the most important part of worship. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.' NLT: New Living Translation Read Full Chapter Bible App Bible App for Kids Numbers 6:24-26 Read Full Chapter Compare All Versions: Numbers 6:24-26 This is too evident in much of todays worship music. This is a cry for help, for rescue, for deliverance not just a cry for love. So . I realize this was an emotional reaction to the song, but this is still significant. This songs (like you said) main focus is blessings on believers- but that means its for believers not for God. I believe it was written for this time, to cut through the noise of today. SDA Hymnal. As I have asked before on other topics, if the Holy Spirit, when writing Psalm 23 through David, did not see fit to explain the blessings, love, and care that God has, is it fair to hold the songwriter to a higher standard? Ive always found this song to be very man-centered even as it uses a blessing from scripture. Day and night, they never stop singing holy,holy,holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was ,who is, and who is to come- Rev. It is not a worship song. TO be sure, nothing could be more true than to amplify Gods great holiness! Worships direction is upward toward God and God alone. I am not claiming to be correct, this is just my reasoning, if anyone could help me resolve this whether for the validation or invalidation of the songs glorifying-of-God qualities. The repetition is worship; I sense Gods heavy Presence, love and blessing more and more, the longer it goes on. Songs that are emotional like this one, produced by these outfits, only escalate the problem (looking at the comments some may disagree and that is OK by me) There is a lot of GREAT contemporary christian music out there.. Getty music, City Alight, Sovereign Grace etc.. Elevation Worship is not the first, nor are they the last, to copyright something inspired by the Bible. Im reminded of two Bible verses Proverbs 25:16 Hast thou found honey? The Lord blessyou I am not a skilled songwriter or gifted musician, but I heard this worship song for the first time as I was driving across the state to a wedding shower for my eldest sons fianc. While important, discussing the artists teachings and theology tends to start arguments and becomes unfruitful. Jeremiah 23:16 22 Id love to hear what Scripture backs this up as a worship song (not the lyrics being from the Bible, but this actually being a worship song). So at the outset I will say no motives (good or bad) are assumed here. Vince I think your response is very well said. All my research points to this line added in the UK version. Just a friendly thought! I agree, I dont see this as useful for corporate worship. Praise is all that is on my mind during this. Thats the beautiful thing about God, He speaks to each of us in a personal way, one that we can hear. He sought forgiveness and received it. Because we belong to Him. On the surface this song appears to be quoting scripture but it leaves out a very important part and therefore is dangerously deceptive. The Bible speaks extensively on finances and financial breakthroughs, teaching us foundational principles to ensure financial breakthroughs in our lives. And give you peace, [Bridge 1] ), Jesuss opening words were not bless you but repent and believe the good news and his followers carried on in the same vein in the evangelistic sermons we read in the Book of Acts.. Found myself here after the principal of our Christian school (in Australia) shared the UK version that Simon above spoke about. We dont sacrifice sheep. Be blessed Vince and thank you for letting reply. For instance, in Psalm 25, David begs God to Remember, Lord, Your great mercy and love remember me (Psalm 25:6-7). . Let's peek into the the definition of humble. And your family and your children I First check it whether it is completely biblical or not. I just felt last year that it was a bit of a pathetic reflection of where our Christian society is at so ready to seek out Gods favour and blessing but oh so slow to come back to His word, to repent, to truly seek His face and not just sing songs Im making a sweeping generalisation but thats what I see amidst our churches in the western world who perhaps have idols of safety, comfort, and convenience and very little desire truly get to know Him and love Him and serve Him!! Good thoughts, but I disagree on one major point. Its not just about prosperity. On that note, I think Dave Brennan makes a valid point on the added repeated phrase and I might suggest unqualified words He is with you. I will paste a portion of the article below and wait for your comments. LOOK, FOR ARGUMENTS SAKE, LET US TOTALLY ACCEPT THERE IS NOTHING REALY WRONG WITH THE WORDS OR EVEN REPITITION OF THIS SONG BUT .. 3:3. But heres my biggest issue that Im struggling with: the fact that this is a worship song. 14 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people. 10 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation. 7, read it all, in context). Deuteronomy 7:9. But how readily we all stand first in line with thinking we are the special one God favours in doling out Blessed measures of such a great Spirit Of Discernment. I dont care for the repetition but it seems to be a good song. Maybe a blessing to sing over others, like a benediction post service, but is it really me worshiping God? So does the blessing pronounced over Moses-era Israel even have any application to us at all? And we can trust Him. Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof. Do they comfort them? If we are going to accept the Bible we have to assume that all of the bible is relevant. it might sound like just as a sentence And while we may often think of blessing in material terms, this was a blessing to my heart and soul, as I gave to others through prayer what I was receiving. 11 And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? Based solely on the song, an outsider will gain no idea of how to become saved & worse, who is needed to become saved. Note to new users: This is a different kind of review site! I dont mind the words being repeated over and over again. Waddya think? We need it because we forget too quickly and go back to fear. In our coming and going He is with us.and our children, and their children, and their childrens children.. [17] They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you. If this is the case, then every pastor who uses the Aaronic blessing at the end of a worship service should cease to do so. high on emotions and minimal on sound thinking. What about Gods rod and staff? I have listened to this song at least a dozen times, all 12 minutes of it, and I have wept every time. Thank you for your comment! As a believer, if you read the Bible every day, you never know when you'll find a verse that makes you take notice. { May His Favor be upon you And a Thousand Generations Your Family and your Children And their Children And their Children May His Favor be upon you . Again, thanks for posting the passages these songs are from! I dont Know how others feel about repetitions but for me its a handy thing to make the word built strong inside me. However, unbelievers will probably get the wrong idea, thinking God approves of their sinful lifestyle. Face toward you It isnt that this is what people want, but emotional outlets are what people need. And their children and their children. Ive been fascinated by this song since the first time I heard it. It was so encouraging for me knowing that The Lord does keep me and give me peace HIs presence goes before me and He is ever present it became almost a battle cry as I engage in a battle that is not of flesh and blood Thank you Vince. May His presence go before you And behind you, and . It is completely unfit for corporate worship without a firm warning about the scriptures true meaning and in that case, could we not just pick something that doesnt require explaining? Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! but its another to sing a blessing over. without my brains signal or something my cheeks make a smile automatically. Your perception and replies are so mature and absolutely Christlike. He loves his followers and holds them up high. Ephesians 4:29. This song is a beautiful, simultaneous pronouncement of blessing over the corporate church and the individual believer. Stephen, I couldnt agree more! Ministry ( these songs are focused on building us up songs that use the pronoun I usually fall here and songs that dont fall into the other three categories). If God is so for them, should we be against them in anyway? But, that doesnt mean that it cannot be used in such a way. I know what its like to lose a son. The Blessing song is a reminder to those whom God has called that His blessing is far more amazing than the things of this world. Since the loss of my children it has been singing in worship The Blessing. I broke down, surrounded by people, who helped me finally grieve. It is elevating Him not blessing us worship is not for my or any believers blessing! The Blessing be upon your children, and your childrens children to a thousand generations was very difficult. I think it has very little to do with God or the Holy Spirit. Shan Nope & Ill stick to being overly cautious [not saying always outright wrong] with the mystical influences [kundalini similarity] of repetition. Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe). The repeated phrases is what we need to hear for that truth to penetrate our mind & heart! I usually think repetition is a bit much as well, but in this case, I think the repetition was to build it up and make it more powerful. Those who do not accept this truth, regardless of whether they are doing kind and compassionate things at this time, remain enemies of the living God, cut off from him, and condemned to death for eternity if they dont repent. I am not a fan of repetition. But I think it fair to say you all need to call this what it is ministering to self. For the person who sees Christ in you and comes to know the Lord today, that may be the very blessing of God that breaks the cycle of sin and destruction in their life, passing the blessing forward into their children, and childrens children, and beyond. Jon V. Thats exactly what I thought when I first heard it. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." Ha ha! The chastisement might be painful but only "for a moment" but God's "favor is for a lifetime" and into eternal life. saith the LORD of hosts. And I find it very much a good help to encourage quieting my mind and focusing on Jesus. It was specifically meant for his church, I believe. A commentator I recently read noted that discernment comes from a word meaning the space between. And yet have absolutely no saving grace accompanying it, but rather a well veiled self adolatery one sided mine,mine,mine entitlement approach.This equally plays towards the next criteria method. To remember; by implication, to mention; also (as denominative from zakar) to be male X burn (incense), X earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, X still, think on, X well. We usually favor people who also favor us. Nevertheless, I do not believed they were intended for a congregation to say it, or sing it, for that matter. It has been used continuously in Jewish and Christian worship for over 3300 years as a blessing for Gods people. Christian music is as much a business as anything else. And keep you Hello Vince, just stumbled on your page for the first time and I love love love. , PS Whats the story behind the name TastyWallet? He is for you, He is for you. When God grants you favor, He shows you His immense kindness beyond what you deserve, hope, or imagine. I dont mind the repetition of this song. If this song were sung by the pastoral team or just the worship team as a blessing at the end of service I believe that is its proper context. For believers who are under a new, better covenant brought about by a greater, better Prophet, fulfilled by a final, best Lamb, why sing about blessings that God promised to a people under a different covenant as though they apply to us? But, youve made a case for why that shouldnt exist when we evaluate songs. That makes sense! A gift of love from him to us! Who is there who has visited His heavenly abode, there to learn His purposes? However, they could also be lead astray, thinking that God is with, within, and for them without repentance or faith. (Thus the copyright for the original piece of music.) 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