God loves music

This morning in our prayer meeting, I was struck with the reality that God loves music!!  Maybe this doesn’t seem like a big deal, but think about it, God created music, and let’s us enjoy it because He loves it.  This thought shattered the lie that creeps in sometimes: that God is stoic, indifferent, and just waiting to spank me when I mess up.  The truth is that God is moved, He has emotions, He dances, He laughs, He cries–everything we feel when music moves us.

“And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb.  Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.  And they sang a new song…”  Revelation 5:8

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.  Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”  Ephesians 5:19

180 Movie

Recently, Megan and I were sent a link to a short, online documentary called “180.”  Please check it out.  Very powerful.

www.180movie.com

“When we think about worship…

it must evoke a flood of thoughts about a Person, not opinions about an activity that we get something out of.”  Stephen Venable

Summit House Week of Prayer

Orphan vs. Sonship–Part 20

Future

Orphan Heart – Fight for what you can get!
Heart of Sonship – Sonship releases your inheritance!

Prayer: Lord, I believe you have an inheritance for me in Christ that is more wonderful than anything I could ever hope or imagine.  I believe you Lord!  I will wait on you and receive what you have for me.  In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Orphan vs. Sonship–Part 19

Vision

Orphan Heart – Spiritual ambition; the earnest desire for some spiritual achievement and distinction and the willingness to strive for it; a desire to be seen and counted among the mature.
Heart of Sonship – To daily experience the Father’s unconditional love and acceptance and then be sent as a representative of His love to family and others.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, please help me to be content in the place you’ve put me.  May I set my priorities aright this day, and find joy in serving you and my family regardless of anyone knows it.  May I live before your eyes.  In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Orphan vs. Sonship–Part 18

Position

Orphan Heart – Feel like a Servant/Slave
Heart of Sonship – Feel like a Son/Daughter

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please bring revelation of my standing in your eyes.  That you are pleased and proud of me as a son.  Help me to walk in that revelation, and do the things I do out of love for my daddy!  In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Call 2 Fall

This is an opportunity for corporate prayer and repentance.  Let’s go to Him!  He is the King of kings and is in charge.  Blessings to all.

Orphan vs. Sonship–Part 17

Condition

Orphan Heart – Bondage
Heart of Sonship – Liberty

Prayer: Lord, you said, “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”  I pray that your Spirit would come and bring freedom in all areas of my life.  In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Orphan vs. Sonship–Part 16

Sense of God’s Presence

Orphan Heart – Conditional and Distant
Heart of Sonship – Close and Intimate

Prayer: Lord, please make me sensitive to your presence.  I want to know what you’re doing, what’s on your mind.  I want to run with you!  Share your thoughts with me, and help me to share my every moment with you.  In Jesus’ name, Amen!