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ALBUM: https://jasonsilver.com/music/songs-to-the-church-in-ephesus ARTIST: Ruan Lucas Ribeiro, Instagram: @r.lucas_arts Twitter: @LucasArts LYRICS: So I say this, And I insist in the Lord, That you no longer live as the Gentiles do, In the futility of their thinking. They're darkened in Their understanding, Alienated from the life of God Because of ignorance due to hardened hearts. For they are callous, Given themselves over to Indecency for the practice of all Impurity with greediness. But You did not learn About Christ like this, if Indeed you heard about him, taught in him, Just as the truth is in Jesus. You were Taught to put away Your old Way of life To lay aside The old man Corrupted and deluded by deceitful desires, To be Renewed in the Spirit of your mind, And put on The new man Created in God’s image—in righteousness And holiness That comes from truth.

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ALBUM: https://jasonsilver.com/music/songs-to-the-church-in-ephesus ARTIST: Rose Silver Instagram: @rosee.silver SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/7KS92Tz7i4NRQ0PQ9B4Vx5 iTUNES: https://music.apple.com/us/album/strengthened/1621559079?i=1621559086 LYRICS: For this reason I kneel before the Father, From whom Every family in heaven and on earth is named. And I pray that according to the wealth of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened With the power through his Spirit In the inner person, That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, So that, because you've been rooted and grounded in love, You will be able to comprehend With all the saints what is the breadth And length and height and depth, And thus to know the love of Christ that passes knowledge, So that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. Now to him Who by the power that Is working within us Is able to do far beyond all that We ask or think, To him be glory in The church and in Christ Jesus To all generations, Forever and ever. Amen.

ALBUM: https://jasonsilver.com/music/songs-to-the-church-in-ephesus ARTIST: Cillerie Wulff Instagram: @art.bycw Email: cilleriew@gmail.com LYRICS: But to each one of us grace was given According to the measure of the gift of Christ. Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high “He led captivity captive; “He gave gifts to all men.” Now what does it mean “he ascended,” Except that he also descended to the earth? The very one, he who descended, is also who Ascended above all In order to fill all things. It was He who gave some as Apostles, as prophets, as evangelists, As pastors and teachers, to equip the saints For the work of the ministry, To build up the body of Christ, Until all attain to the unity Of faith and the knowledge of the Son of God— A mature person, attaining to the measure of Christ’s stature. So we are no longer to be children, Tossed to and fro' by waves and carried around By every wind of teaching by trickery of people who craftily carry Out their deceitful schemes. Practising truth, truth in love, We will in all things grow up into Christ, the head. From him the whole body grows, fitted and held together through every ligament. As each one does its part, The body grows in love as... Apostles, as prophets, as evangelists, As pastors and teachers, to equip the saints For the work of the ministry, To build up the body of Christ, Until all attain to the unity Of faith and the knowledge of the Son of God— A mature person, attaining to the measure of Christ’s stature.

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You are here, moving in our midst I worship You, I worship You You are here, working in this place I worship You, I worship You You are here, moving in our midst I worship You, I worship You You are here, working in this place I worship You, I worship You You are Way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are Way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are You are here, touching every heart I worship You, hold my hands, I worship You You are here, healing every heart I worship You, I worship You You are here, turning lives around I worship You, I worship You You are here, bending every heart I worship You, I worship You You are way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are Way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are You are way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are Way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are Even when I don't see it, You're working Even when I can't feel it, You're working You never stop, You never stop working You never stop, You never stop working Even when I can't see it, You're working Even when I can't feel it, You're working You never stop, You never stop working You never stop, You never stop working Even when I don't see it, You're working Even when I can't feel it, You're working You never stop, You never stop working You never stop, You never stop working Even when I don't see it, You're working Even when I don't feel it, You're working You never stop, You never stop working You never stop, You never stop working Way maker, miracle worker Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness My God, that is who You are Oh, Way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are Way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are Oh, way maker, miracle worker Promise keeper, light in the darkness My God, that is who You are That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are.

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Sheet Music: https://www.jasonsilver.com/music/177-love-like-mountains Patreon: https://jasonsilver.com/#!/donate Facebook: https://facebook.com/JasonSilverMusic iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/psalm-125-remastered/1489162814?i=1489162821 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1s3av1H8vu28LtVxYjp9yQ?highlight=spotify:track:6II2MQZFt3vw4FisOihMlk ----- I trust in the Lord. Over and again, he's proven his faithfulness to me. He's answered little, teeny prayers. He's come to my rescue. He has helped me through challenging situations. He's blessed me in ways I don't deserve. He's provided for me financially when I was desperate. Perhaps some would call these assurances mere coincidences, but not me. This is the essence of faith for me: to find surety in the small things. For example, last week I lost my wallet. Six days later, on Sunday, the pastor mentioned it from the front–and asked the church to pray. I was beginning to despair that the cash was stolen! Now I would need to replace all my debit and credit cards, my government health card, and my driver's license. I'd been carrying a couple of gift cards around with me too! But an hour after church, I'd found my wallet stuffed in the front of a shoe. It's so easy to explain it all away. Yes, I put the wallet there. It wasn't some magic appearing act God accomplished. Perhaps I would have stumbled onto it eventually—I don't wear these shoes often, as they are kind of uncomfortable. I could choose to not increase my faith, and just explain it all away. But where's the fun in that? And more importantly, where's the faith in that? Those who don't have much faith sometimes ask for a sign, so that their faith will grow. But the problem, in my opinion, is that these people don't see the signs that are all around them every day! If they only credited God with the little, teeny answers to prayer, they'd find themselves full of faith! I pray God increases our faith even more, so like a mountain, we can never be moved! Amen. ----- The Security of God’s People A Song of Ascents. 1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides for ever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time on and for evermore. 3 For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous may not stretch out their hands to do wrong. 4 Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts. 5 But those who turn aside to their own crooked ways the Lord will lead away with evildoers. Peace be upon Israel! New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. #scripturesongs #psalm125

ALBUM: https://jasonsilver.com/music/songs-to-the-church-in-ephesus ARTIST: Ruan Lucas Ribeiro, Instagram: @r.lucas_arts Twitter: @LucasArts LYRICS: Spoken: Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh—who are called “uncircumcision” by the so-called “circumcision” that is performed on the body by human hands— Remember that you were at that time without the Messiah, alienated from the citizenship of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. Sung: But now in Christ Jesus You who used to be far away You have been brought near By the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, the one Who made both groups into one And who destroyed the middle wall Of partition, hostility, When he nullified In his flesh the law Of commandments In decrees. He did this to make In himself one new man Out of two, Thus making peace, And to reconcile them both In one body to God Through the cross, by which the hostility Has been killed. When he nullified In his flesh the law Of commandments In decrees. He did this to make In himself one new man Out of two, Thus making peace, ISRC: QZFYY2267169 Based on the New English Translation bible.net

Sheet Music: https://www.jasonsilver.com/music/105-and-be-silent Patreon: https://jasonsilver.com/#!/donate Facebook: https://facebook.com/JasonSilverMusic iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/psalm-4-remastered/1466216318?i=1466216322 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1s3av1H8vu28LtVxYjp9yQ?highlight=spotify:track:2TniDIPmJVAIJ2d9TpdP4o ----- I want my life to be an expression of faith to those I encounter! I would like it if--without saying any words--there was a sense of holy love about me. It's not that I want to be seen as an amazing person who has it all together! Rather, I am so entranced with the transformation brought about by God's love, that I wish that all people could experience it! I feel such freedom as I go about my day! I no longer feel guilt! Not only that, but I experience such love as I encounter others! It is God's love manifesting itself through me. I weep when I see pain because I'm looking at it through Jesus' eyes! Furthermore, I long to make a difference in the lives of those who suffer, because the Holy Spirit is animating that desire within me! I think this is what David is asking in this psalm. I've found a few different interpretations for King David's Psalm 4, however, it looks to me like David is longing for a world filled with faith. Look at verses six and seven. He sings, “There are many asking to see good around them: so let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord! You have put gladness in my heart more than when grain and wine abound!” He continues by describing an inner peace, which lets him sleep at night. Why does he feel this way? It is because he trusts in God to keep him safe. He asks those around him, “How long will you abuse God's honour? How long will you love empty and lying words? How long will you be disturbed or angry, and then sin?” He tries to describe the alternative way to live: ponder your anger in your bed, be silent before God, do not sin. Offer the right sacrifices, trust in the Lord. Lord, this is our desire. Rewrite the hard code of our hearts with the beautiful script of your law. May the light of your face shine upon us! Amen ----- Confident Plea for Deliverance from Enemies To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 1 Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, you people, shall my honour suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? Selah 3 But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. 4 When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Selah 5 Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord. 6 There are many who say, ‘O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!’ 7 You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound. 8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety. New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. #scripturesongs #psalm4

ALBUM: https://jasonsilver.com/music/songs-to-the-church-in-ephesus ARTIST: ELINOR INSTAGRAM: @elinor.jean.brown LYRICS:But God, being rich in mercy, Because of his great love with which he loved us, Even though we were dead in transgressions, Made us alive together with Christ— By grace you are saved!— And he raised us up with him and seated us With him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, To demonstrate in the coming ages The surpassing wealth of his grace In kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you are saved Through faith, this is not from yourselves, It is the gift of God; It is not from your works, So that no one can boast. For we are his workmanship, created-- Having been created in Jesus Created for, created for good works that God had God had prepared beforehand So that we may do them. For by grace you are saved Through faith, this is not from yourselves, It is the gift of God; It is not from your works, So that no one can boast. Based on the New English Translation bible.net

Sheet Music: https://www.jasonsilver.com/music/243-like-our-ancestors Patreon: https://jasonsilver.com/#!/donate Facebook: https://facebook.com/JasonSilverMusic iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/psalm-44/1442751052?i=1442751067 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1s3av1H8vu28LtVxYjp9yQ?highlight=spotify:track:5MYo8UCKOyGU9Ygr4M3iQE ----- Do you come from a family of believers? Maybe you have a grandmother who has faithfully prayed for you for years, or maybe you've been blessed to have been part of a church since you were a child? I have grown up in the church, and have heard the stories of how God has made himself known mightily to my people. Close calls from car accidents, for example, or a healing from cancer; a prayer for a child to be born safely; the saving of a marriage--these are just a few of the many types of prayers one hears. But in this Psalm, the writer cries out to God asking, "I've heard how you've done great deeds, back in the old days--my grandparents have told me the way you saved them, but, what about me?" The Psalmist continues by saying, "I know the way you brought us to this country, how it was through your strength, and not my ancestor's strength that these battles were won. But what about now? What about today, and our battles?" That's so real. That's so honest! For most of us, all we've got to go on are the stories we've heard, but it can seem like God isn't listening to our need. Like this poet, we tell God, “Yes! You are my God, I trust only in you. Yet it seems like you're just not here. You've rejected me, you've let the enemies win.” That's just one aspect of what makes the Psalms such a great place to go when we are lonely, afraid, and feel like God isn't even listening. Lord, rise up! Come to our help. Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love. Amen. ----- National Lament and Prayer for Help To the leader. Of the Korahites. A Maskil. 1 We have heard with our ears, O God, our ancestors have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old: 2 you with your own hand drove out the nations, but them you planted; ou afflicted the peoples, but them you set free; 3 for not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm give them victory; ut your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your countenance, for you delighted in them. 4 You are my King and my God; you command victories for Jacob. 5 Through you we push down our foes; through your name we tread down our assailants. 6 For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me. 7 But you have saved us from our foes, and have put to confusion those who hate us. 8 In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to your name for ever. Selah 9 Yet you have rejected us and abased us, and have not gone out with our armies. 10 You made us turn back from the foe, and our enemies have taken spoil for themselves. 11 You have made us like sheep for slaughter, and have scattered us among the nations. 12 You have sold your people for a trifle, demanding no high price for them. 13 You have made us the taunt of our neighbours, the derision and scorn of those around us. 14 You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughing-stock among the peoples. 15 All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face 16 at the words of the taunters and revilers, at the sight of the enemy and the avenger. 17 All this has come upon us, yet we have not forgotten you, or been false to your covenant. 18 Our heart has not turned back, nor have our steps departed from your way, 19 yet you have broken us in the haunt of jackals, and covered us with deep darkness. 20 If we had forgotten the name of our God, or spread out our hands to a strange god, 21 would not God discover this? For he knows the secrets of the heart. 22 Because of you we are being killed all day long, and accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 23 Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Awake, do not cast us off for ever! 24 Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our affliction and oppression? 25 For we sink down to the dust; our bodies cling to the ground. 26 Rise up, come to our help. Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love. New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. #scripturesongs #psalm44

ALBUM: https://jasonsilver.com/music/songs-t... ARTIST: Ruan Lucas Ribeiro, Instagram: @r.lucas_arts Twitter: @LucasArts LYRICS: For this reason, Because I've heard of your faith In the Lord Jesus And your love for the saints I do not cease to give thanks for you When I remember you in my prayers. I pray the God of Of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father of glory May give you Spiritual eyes And revelation in your growing knowledge of Him. Since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened So you may know the hope of his calling What's the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, And what's the incomparable greatness of his power Toward us who believe As displayed in the working of his strength? This power God exercised in Christ When raising him from death Seating him at his right In heavenly realms far above all power And every name that is named always And God put all things Under Christ Jesus' feet And gave him to the church As head over all things It is his body, fullness of Him Who fills it all. Since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened So you may know the hope of his calling What's the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, And what's the incomparable greatness of his power Toward us who believe As displayed in the working of his strength?

ALBUM: https://jasonsilver.com/music/songs-to-the-church-in-ephesus ARTIST: Ruan Lucas Ribeiro, Instagram: @r.lucas_arts Twitter: @LucasArts LYRICS: In Christ we have been claimed As God’s own possession, In Christ we have been claimed As God’s own possession, Since we were predestined According to one purpose Of him who accomplishes all things According to the counsel of His will so that we, who were first To set our hope on Christ, Would be to the praise of his glory. In Christ we have been claimed As God’s own possession, In Christ we have been claimed As God’s own possession, And when you heard the word of Truth (heard the gospel of your The gospel of your salvation)— And when you believed in Christ— You were marked with the seal of The promised Holy Ghost, Who is the down payment of our inheritance, Until the redemption of God’s own possession, To the praise of his glory. In Christ we have been claimed As God’s own possession, In Christ we have been claimed As God’s own possession, ISRC: QZFYX2230283

ALBUM: https://jasonsilver.com/music/songs-to-the-church-in-ephesus ARTIST: Finn Zeisig, Instagram: @jitterbug_paints LYRICS: Blessed is the God and Father Of our Lord Jesus Christ, He blessed us with every spiritual blessing In the heavenly realms of Christ. For he chose us in Christ Before the foundation of the world That we may be holy and unblemished In his sight in love. He did this by predestining us To adoption as sons Through Jesus Christ, according to the pleasure To the pleasure of His will— To the praise of the glory Of His grace, freely given In Him we have redemption through his blood, The forgiveness of sins. According to the riches of his grace That he lavished on us In his wisdom and insight. He did this when he revealed to us the secret of his will According to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ Toward the administration of the fullness of the times To head up all things in Christ The things in heaven and the things on earth! And the things on earth! For he chose us in Christ Before the foundation of the world That we may be holy and unblemished In his sight in love. ISRC: QZRP42172393

Sheet Music: https://www.jasonsilver.com/music/257-psalm-73 Patreon: https://jasonsilver.com/#!/donate Facebook: https://facebook.com/JasonSilverMusic iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/psalm-73-remastered/1451505125?i=1451505144 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1s3av1H8vu28LtVxYjp9yQ?highlight=spotify:track:13w5LCo21DmWrgOpscNaob ----- When I was a boy, I remember a common part of Sunday night church was something called “personal testimonies.” Volunteers would stand and share how God had worked in their lives. If they were eloquent, then the congregation would feel encouraged by the description of their struggles and faith. It can be wonderful to hear of how God has shown his faithful, loving hand in others' lives. As I ponder Psalm 73, I am reminded of these old-time testimonies. This psalmist doesn't honey-coat his struggle! He confesses his jealousy toward the ungodly, since they seem to get whatever they want! He envies their strong bodies, their ever-growing popularity, and the cunning way they seem able to deceive without consequence. These people have no shame, and their wealth just keeps growing. As he continues to complain, guilt starts to creep in. How dare he think this way, with all that God has done for him! Perhaps he is a teacher, responsible for encouraging faith in others, for verse 15 says to do so would be false to the circle of children. So, he goes to the temple. There he realizes that the wicked are on slippery ground. They will, someday, face ultimate destruction. Despite outward appearances, they are not "getting away with it." He confesses his bitterness toward God and realizes he had been ignorant and self-centred, like an animal without sense; he knew, even in that state, that God was still honourable to him. What a lesson. We are welcome before God even as we complain. There is a place for us, in his presence, despite our selfishness. He ends with praising God, since he has truly so much to be thankful for! Brothers and sisters, life often is unfair, and evil people do seem to get away with their behaviour for a little while. However, serving God lasts forever, so consciously summarize all you have to be thankful for, and live out a life of faith. Amen! ----- Plea for Relief from Oppressors BOOK III(Psalms 73–89) A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For they have no pain; their bodies are sound and sleek. 5 They are not in trouble as others are; they are not plagued like other people. 6 Therefore pride is their necklace; violence covers them like a garment. 7 Their eyes swell out with fatness; their hearts overflow with follies. 8 They scoff and speak with malice; loftily they threaten oppression. 9 They set their mouths against heaven, and their tongues range over the earth. 10 Therefore the people turn and praise them, and find no fault in them. 11 And they say, ‘How can God know? Is there knowledge in the Most High?’ 12 Such are the wicked; always at ease, they increase in riches. 13 All in vain I have kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence. 14 For all day long I have been plagued, and am punished every morning. 15 If I had said, ‘I will talk on in this way’, I would have been untrue to the circle of your children. 16 But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, 17 until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I perceived their end. 18 Truly you set them in slippery places; you make them fall to ruin. 19 How they are destroyed in a moment, swept away utterly by terrors! 20 They are like a dream when one awakes; on awaking you despise their phantoms. 21 When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart, 22 I was stupid and ignorant; I was like a brute beast towards you. 23 Nevertheless I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterwards you will receive me with honour. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire other than you. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. 27 Indeed, those who are far from you will perish; you put an end to those who are false to you. 28 But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, to tell of all your works. New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. #scripturesongs #psalm73

Sheet Music: https://www.jasonsilver.com/music/127... Patreon: https://jasonsilver.com/#!/donate Facebook: https://facebook.com/JasonSilverMusic iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/psa... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1s3av1... ----- Psalm 36 presents a contrast between a wicked person and an upright person. David gives us a compelling portrayal of someone lying on their bed, thinking of ways to do harm. The entire description is vivid! For example, verse 2: For they flatter themselves in their own eyes, that their iniquity cannot be found out and hated. We usually think of flattery as coming from another person, but as David has noted, we each have a keen ability to tell ourselves that we are better than we actually are. We live in a time of disdain toward those who are religious. Perhaps there is a God, perhaps not, they say. If God exists, people say, then He doesn't concern himself with the ways of humanity. How can anything even be a sin, if there is no lawgiver? Who cares? Isn't it all up to us? Don't we make our own destiny? Aren't we ultimately in charge? We've taken God off of the throne, and put ourselves there. We lower our estimation of God, and we raise our estimation of ourselves. This Psalm isn't all negative, however. Actually, the last half describes the upright person, who is made so because of God's character! The hinge between selfishness and righteousness turns upon God's steadfast love! That is worth some serious reflection. Note how it says that “ALL” people may take refuge in the shadow of His wings. Taking refuge in God gives us access to the abundance of His house, the thirst-quenching river of His delights, the fountain of life, and the revealing light of His light. All of these blessings are available to those who put God on the throne! Amen ----- Human Wickedness and Divine Goodness To the leader. Of David, the servant of the Lord. 1 Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; there is no fear of God before their eyes. 2 For they flatter themselves in their own eyes that their iniquity cannot be found out and hated. 3 The words of their mouths are mischief and deceit; they have ceased to act wisely and do good. 4 They plot mischief while on their beds; they are set on a way that is not good; they do not reject evil. 5 Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgements are like the great deep; you save humans and animals alike, O Lord. 7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. 10 O continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your salvation to the upright of heart! 11 Do not let the foot of the arrogant tread on me, or the hand of the wicked drive me away. 12 There the evildoers lie prostrate; they are thrust down, unable to rise. New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. #scripturesongs #psalm36

Sheet Music: https://jasonsilver.com/#!/music/516-galatians-4-8-16 Patreon: https://patreon.com/jasonsilver ----- Lyrics: 8 In the past you did not know God. You were slaves to gods that were not real. 9 But now you know the true God. Really, it is God who knows you. So why do you turn back to those weak and useless rules you followed before? Do you want to be slaves to those things again? 10 You still follow teachings about special days, months, seasons, and years. 11 I am afraid for you, that my work for you has been wasted. 12 Brothers and sisters, I became like you, so I beg you to become like me. You were very good to me before. 13 You remember that it was because of an illness that I came to you the first time, preaching the Good News. 14 Though my sickness was a trouble for you, you did not hate me or make me leave. But you welcomed me as an angel from God, as if I were Jesus Christ himself! 15 You were very happy then, but where is that joy now? I am ready to testify that you would have taken out your eyes and given them to me if that were possible. 16 Now am I your enemy because I tell you the truth? The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Sheet Music: https://www.jasonsilver.com/music/195-psalm-11 Patreon: https://jasonsilver.com/#!/donate Facebook: https://facebook.com/JasonSilverMusic iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/psalm-11-remastered/1466216318?i=1466216329 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1s3av1H8vu28LtVxYjp9yQ?highlight=spotify:track:1DAlLa4EotjdRCQEsKdziH ----- Has fear taken over our minds? Whether it's something about the coronavirus, or despair about the state of the world, so many people are afraid. Some are afraid for their jobs, some are afraid of the unvaccinated. Others fear that the virus is a conspiracy, and the vaccine a lie. Fear has become the dominant emotion, and that seems like such a waste to me! Whatever the answer to any of these questions, why are we preoccupied with fear? Isn't there a better choice? Have we defaulted to fear because we've forgotten our faith? What does fear even give us? It shuts us down, it closes us off, it burns bridges! Fear is a destroyer of hope! If we are to fear anything, we should fear God. His ways are the good ways. In Psalm 11, David's friends urge him to flee to the mountains in order to escape Saul. They warned that the very foundations were crumbling around him, and the best thing he could do was escape. Their suggestion was reasonable, their advice sound from a worldly perspective, but thankfully, David disagreed. David answered the fear by affirming God's oversight: the Lord's throne is in the heavens! God watches over all that happens, and this was David's source of confidence! He didn't put his trust in his own power, there was no self-reliance here, instead he put his confidence in a holy, all powerful, all knowing God. The answer to fear is faith. So, I entreat you: replace your fear with faith. Don't run from the battle, don't try to solve the problem in your own strength. Try to remember that no weapon formed against you will prosper! Don't fear man, don't fear the virus, don't fear the evil one! Fear only our God of love and justice. Oh Lord, build my faith and replace my fear with love and trust. Amen ----- Song of Trust in God To the leader. Of David. 1 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, ‘Flee like a bird to the mountains; 2 for look, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart. 3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?’ 4 The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes behold, his gaze examines humankind. 5 The Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, and his soul hates the lover of violence. 6 On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and sulphur; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. 7 For the Lord is righteous; e loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face. New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. #scripturesongs #psalm11

Sheet Music: https://www.jasonsilver.com/music/260... Patreon: https://jasonsilver.com/#!/donate Facebook: https://facebook.com/JasonSilverMusic iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/psa... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1s3av1... ----- I have four children who are between the ages of 15 and 26. Throughout their teen years, I have noticed a pattern: they love jargon! Instead of slang I'm accustomed to, such as “weird,” “cool,” or “wow,” they replace these phrases with something uniquely their own. Meanings are often flipped, so that something is “sick” when it's not, or “drip” when it's fantastic. This is a great reminder of the eighties, when as teenagers we'd say, “radical,” or “totally awesome, dude!” In-speech is a rite of passage! At the time, my elders weren't happy about it. I remember hearing some reprimands, especially with regard to awesome. We were taking the power out of the word, they said. Upon reflection, I guess they were right! The word has lost its impact; we tend to throw it around to describe a good grilled-cheese sandwich, or a funny joke: “That's awesome,” I say with a chuckle! I have a couple of close friends who love to say, “that's amazing” in the same off-handed way. It's a shame to waste such a potent word. Its use is better suited to the feeling we have when confronted with the expanse of the cosmos or the majesty of mighty mountains! What things come to mind when you recall the full meaning of awesome? Do you consider our God, and His power, beauty, love, justice, and especially His saving grace? As the psalmist writes in Psalm 76, “From the heavens you uttered judgment; the earth feared, and was still when God rose up to establish judgment, to save all the oppressed of the earth.” He INDEED is awesome. Amen. ----- Israel’s God—Judge of All the Earth To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 1 In Judah God is known, his name is great in Israel. 2 His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling-place in Zion. 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah 4 Glorious are you, more majestic than the everlasting mountains. 5 The stout-hearted were stripped of their spoil; they sank into sleep; Not one of the troops was able to lift a hand. 6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse lay stunned. 7 But you indeed are awesome! Who can stand before you when once your anger is roused? 8 From the heavens you uttered judgement; the earth feared and was still 9 when God rose up to establish judgement, to save all the oppressed of the earth. Selah 10 Human wrath serves only to praise you, when you bind the last bit of your wrath around you. 11 Make vows to the Lord your God, and perform them; let all who are around him bring gifts to the one who is awesome, 12 who cuts off the spirit of princes, who inspires fear in the kings of the earth. New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. #scripturesongs #psalm76