Because of Who You Are

A few weeks ago in church, we sang a song called Because of Who You Are. I love it. It's one of those songs you just can't get out of your head because not only is the tune good, but the lyrics are killer. 

Often we tend to worship God for all things He's done for us, which is totally Biblical. In fact, a lot of times we forget what God has done and get discouraged and think we can do things in our own strength. But there is something so powerful about just worshipping God for who He is. 

Here's the song that's been circling in my head for over two weeks now:

Because of who You are I give you glory
Because of who You are I give you praise
Because of who You are I will lift my voice and say,
'Lord, I worship You because of who You are.' 

Jehovah Jireh, my Provider
Jehovah Nissi, Lord You reign in victory
Jehovah Shaalom, my Prince of Peace
And I worship You because of who You are!

Hope Deferred

When friends come to visit and go to your church with you, usually I have (and have found many other people have) this thought: "Oh God, please help it to be the senior pastor preaching and please let it be good!" Fickle, yes (as if God can't speak through a guest speaker or associate pastor), but so true. 

Anyway, Courtney and Lea made the journey across the desert to visit me this weekend and got to come to church with me.  And I prayed the prayer, "Oh Lord, please help it to be good."

Haha...it wasn't good. It was life-changing. I'm still blown away and it's five days later. 

Please listen. It's worth the time. You will be blessed. And look, my friend Habbakuk showed up again!

Pastor Art Evans: Hope Deferred