You are My Strength (Psalm 108)

This morning I was up reading Psalm 108 again. I was encouraged by it last week and it led me to a song on Sunday morning in the Annex called "You Are My Strength" by Reuben Morgan. (Which, by the way, Sunday was pretty incredible. God is doing some amazing things these days, and Don Piper - wow what a story!! Thanks, Don, for sharing your ministry with us last Sunday.)

Psalm 108 is a powerful statement for personal worship. Today it is showing me that it's one thing to offer instruction to someone on how to worship, and it is another thing all together to motivate them to actually worship.

While I was talking to a potential guitar instructor for our Conservatory ministry yesterday a very similar thought and illustration began to emerge. I asked him how he dealt with students who don't seem to be practicing between lessons. He responded by saying he would have a heart to heart conversation with the student (and possibly the parent) about what the student was trying to accomplish and try to reveal and path to that end. Furthermore, he explained that when students don't practice it is usually NOT a sign that they don't know HOW to practice, but it shows the underlying issue that they are not MOTIVATED TO practice.

Now, when you read the opening verses of Psalm 108, ask yourself, "Am I that motivated to worship the LORD today?"

1 My heart is steadfast, O God;
I will sing and make music with all my soul.

2 Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.

3 I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.

4 For great is your love, higher than the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens,
and let your glory be over all the earth.

Psalm 108:1-5

Today, as an act of worship, focus your thoughts on the AMAZING LOVE of the LORD, and worship Him with genuine thanksgiving and praise. Let His GRACE and PEACE motivate you to bring honest heart offerings to the LORD!

Breathing the Breath - The Conclusion of the Psalter

I was recently singing "Breathing the Breath", by Matt Redman, at the top of my lungs while cutting grass. It was nearing the end of a day of working in the yard and I was overflowing with praise and worship. I had been listening to music and sermons on my ipod for several hours and, WOW, all of a sudden it just flooded over me - "We are breathing the breath that You gave us to Breathe, we are breathing..." - of course, I was out of breath at the time, but it was still an amazing time of worship.



We are called to worship God for who He is in His sanctuary, what he has revealed in His mighty heavens, what He has done through His acts of power, and simply because of His surpassing greatness. I can't help but emphasize the personal pronouns referring to the LORD in the opening two verses of Psalm 150. Try it. Every time you say "his" add a little pause and consider exactly what you are saying.

1 Praise the LORD.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.

2 Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.

3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp and lyre,

4 praise him with tambourine and dancing,
praise him with the strings and flute,

5 praise him with the clash of cymbals,
praise him with resounding cymbals.

6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD.

Psalm 150

The conclusion of the entire psalter is quite fitting; "Let everything that has breath praise the LORD." It is important to point out that this Psalm is strictly emphasizing those with breath in their lungs - as opposed to other living but non-breathing organisms.

Today, as an act of worship, let nothing hinder your praise. Come before the Lord with genuine expressions of gratitude remembering that even the breath in our lungs - with which we can choose to praise God or not - is in fact a gift from God.

Sing A New Song (Psalm 149)

Learning new songs can be quite a challenge for some people. Although I am a professional musician, I still enjoy listening to a new song before trying to sing or play it.

Psalm 149 opens with the words, "Praise the Lord. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints." While it is always important to remember what God has done in our past, it is vitally important that we sing new songs of praise to Him. The most important thing is that a freshness in worship needs to be present in every prayer and song.

The good news is even an "old" song can become a "new" song when you make it your own by singing it your own way - bringing authentic heart offerings to the Lord through your embellishments and additional verses and refrains. Often entirely new worship songs are born this way.

Today, as an act of worship, express your praise to the Lord with a new song. Start with a song that is totally new to you and then express it to the Lord in a new way.

Here's a new song I've been encouraged by recently called "Everlasting God" by Glenn Pakiam of the Desperation Band.

Even Men Should Praise the Lord (Psalm 148)

Psalm 148 paints a beautiful picture of all creation praising the LORD - the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. Each verse awakens my mind to the deeper realities that each member of the creation was created to worship God!

• the angels
• heavenly hosts
• sun
• moon
• shinning stars
• highest heavens
• waters above the skies
• sea creatures
• ocean depths
• lightening
• hail
• snow
• clouds
• stormy winds
• mountains
  
• hills
• fruit trees
• cedars
• wild animals
• cattle
• small creatures
• flying birds
• kings
• nations
• princes
• rulers... (and even)
  
• young men
• maidens
• old men
• children

Unfortunately, these do not all exalt the Lord - at least not intentionally. A sad but true reality is that men and women (myself included) willfully dishonor the Lord and thus deny Him the praise and worship He deserves.

Our lives were meant to reflect His glory - His grace and love. But, far too often the opposite it true. We live in habitual sin - paralyzing the heart of flesh that was exchanged for our old heart of stone and leaving us utterly useless in promoting the gospel. We are dim mirrors at best; no wonder people can't seem to see Jesus in us.

Today, as an act of worship, turn to Christ to wash away your sin. Be renewed and made whole again. Show the world what Jesus has done in you! Shine for Him!

14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16

Here's a great video of Matt Redman singing "Shine" at Passion '07. Enjoy!

East to West - Casting Crowns (Psalm 103)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Judges 15:1-16:31 ~ John 2:1-25 ~ Psalm 103:1-22 ~ Proverbs 14:17-19

Psalm 103 has, perhaps, the clearest explanation, in the Psalms, for why we should worship God with overflowing gratitude. He models for us something we would never do on our own - give grace - unearned unconditional love.

¹⁰ He does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.

¹¹ For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;

¹² as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

¹³ As a father has compassion on his children,
so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;

¹⁴ for he knows how we are formed,
he remembers that we are dust.

Psalm 103:10-14

A couple of years ago Casting Crowns released a song called East to West which captures the essence of these verses in Psalm 103. I hope you will take five minutes and allow this song to minister to You. Then, offer it back to the LORD!

Today, as an act of worship, bring a heart of true thankfulness before the LORD and praise Him.

Mighty To Save - Hillsong (Psalm 54)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Numbers 15:17-16:40 ~ Mark 15:1-47 ~ Psalm 54:1-7 ~ Proverbs 11:5-6

Psalm 54 is a powerful expression of God-centered salvation. The worshiper is reminded how David was betrayed and persecuted by the Ziphites, yet he called upon God to save him. This Psalm is especially suited for worship in the persecuted church, but even those not experiencing physical persecution can be drawn into a greater love of God by identifying with the work of God on behalf of those who suffer daily for the Gospel!

¹ Save me, O God, by your name;
vindicate me by your might.

² Hear my prayer, O God;
listen to the words of my mouth.

³ Strangers are attacking me;
ruthless men seek my life—
men without regard for God.
Selah

⁴ Surely God is my help;
the Lord is the one who sustains me.

⁵ Let evil recoil on those who slander me;
in your faithfulness destroy them.

⁶ I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you;
I will praise your name, O LORD,
for it is good.

⁷ For he has delivered me from all my troubles,
and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

Psalm 54

Today, as an act of worship, turn to the LORD for salvation and rescue from your enemies. Pray for those who are being persecuted for the Gospel. Pray that they will be bold in their witness no matter what earthly price they are forced to pay. Pray in faith and remember He is "Mighty to Save".

Enjoy the song "Mighty To Save" as you worship today!

This God He Is Our God - Tommy Walker (Psalm 48)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Numbers 4:1-5:31 ~ Mark 12:18-37 ~ Psalm 48:1-14 ~ Proverbs 10:26

Psalm 48 speaks of God enthroned in His holy city on His holy mountain. During this special time before Jesus Christ came to earth, God chose to reveal Himself through and in behalf of His special people, the children of Israel. It was in the temple, His sanctuary, that His people drew closest to Him.

⁹ Within your temple, O God,
we meditate on your unfailing love.

¹⁰ Like your name, O God,
your praise reaches to the ends of the earth;
your right hand is filled with righteousness.

¹⁴ For this God is our God for ever and ever;
he will be our guide even to the end.

Psalm 48:9-10, 14

Today, as an act of worship, reflect on the many ways God chooses to reveal Himself in our day - through Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit. Thank Him for offering us such sweet assurance.

Verse 14 reminds me of this great worship song from Tommy Walker, "This God He Is Our God".

For Your Sake We Face Death (Psalm 44 - Part 2 of 2)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Leviticus 24:1-25:46 ~ Mark 10:13-31 ~ Psalm 44:9-26 ~ Proverbs 10:20-21

As we finish Psalm 44 today, I can't help but notice how the worshiper is crying out to God, and through his pain, he is admitting that although he and his people love God they are still suffering. They are desperately longing for God to bring His rescue!

²² Yet for your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.

Psalm 44:22

This verse is quoted by Paul, in the his letter to the Christians at Rome, in the context of describing how nothing can separate us from the love of God. Today it is strikingly clear that Paul is saying even though we face suffering for the cause of Christ - and we will - and even though we face death to further his kingdom - and we will - nothing can separate us from His love!

³⁵Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ³⁶As it is written:

"For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."

³⁷No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. ³⁸For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ³⁹neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:35-39

Today, as an act of worship, embrace this truth and rest assured that no matter what storms may come your way or trials you must face he's promised He'll always see you through!

I just found a pretty cool recording of a medley of two of my favorite worship songs along the lines of suffering and trust, "I Will Sing Praise" and "It is Well With My Soul". The video is from a church in the Philippines so there's a slight foreign accent, but I think that make it even more special to me. And, as with most church recordings, they're not necessarily professionally mixed and produced, but their hearts are definitely in it. Enjoy!

I WIll Boast - Paul Baloche (Psalm 44 - Part 1 of 2)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Leviticus 22:17-23:44 ~ Mark 9:30-10:12 ~ Psalm 44:1-8 ~ Proverbs 10:19

Psalm 44 facilitates authentic worship by reminding the worshiper how God has been faithful in the past and how our only hope for the future is in God alone. I love how the psalmist says...

⁸ In God we make our boast all day long,
and we will praise your name forever.

Psalm 44:8

HE is the focus of our boasting; there is nothing else that is worthy or even comes close. The Apostle Paul echoes this truth saying...

²⁶Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. ²⁷But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. ²⁸He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, ²⁹so that no one may boast before him. ³⁰It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. ³¹Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

¹⁴May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Galatians 6:14

Today, as an act of worship, make sure you are not boasting in anything but the cross of Christ. Exalt Him! Worship Him! Boast in Him!

To help facilitate such an attitude of worship I pray you will take 5 min right now and express your praise and commitment to Christ through the song, "I Will Boast" by one of my favorite worship leaders, Paul Baloche.

Depression and The Altar of God (Psalm 43)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Leviticus 20:22-22:16 ~ Mark 9:1-29 ~ Psalm 43:1-5 ~ Proverbs 10:18

Psalm 43 is another vivid reminder of how a faithful worshiper of God can and should respond to depression and oppression. These words offer us great hope in knowing that others have gone before us and been faithful to God in the midst of these painful emotions.

¹ Vindicate me, O God,
and plead my cause against an ungodly nation;
rescue me from deceitful and wicked men.

² You are God my stronghold.
Why have you rejected me?
Why must I go about mourning,
oppressed by the enemy?

³ Send forth your light and your truth,
let them guide me;
let them bring me to your holy mountain,
to the place where you dwell.

⁴ Then will I go to the altar of God,
to God, my joy and my delight.
I will praise you with the harp,
O God, my God.

⁵ Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.

Psalm 43

Today, as an act of worship, let your soul soak in the words of this Psalm - knowing that one day your faith in God could depend on your ability to survive depression.

Here is a short video clip (1:54) of the message I mentioned yesterday by John Piper called "Spiritual Depression in the Psalms"



Here is the song "Altar of God" that I mentioned yesterday. It is based on this Psalm as well as Psalm 42.

Spiritual Depression in the Psalms (Psalm 42)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Leviticus 19:1-20:21 ~ Mark 8:11-38 ~ Psalm 42:1-11 ~ Proverbs 10:17

Psalm 42 holds a special place in my heart for at least three reasons. For starters, the song "As The Deer" (written in 1984 and based on the opening verse) brings back many great memories of worship services as a teenager.

Secondly, in recent years I have gravitated toward a particular worship CD called, "Glory Revealed: The WORD of God in Worship" and there is a song on the album based on the last verse (also refrain) of the psalm called "Altar of God".

And finally, I listened to and read a sermon last summer by John Piper called "Spiritual Depression in the Psalms" that helped me see what was really being described in Psalm 42.

¹¹ Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:11

Today, as an act of worship, spend some time reading and meditating on the words of Psalm 42. Remind yourself (over and over if necessary) that you must put your hope in God; nothing else will satisfy.

Enjoy this video of "Altar of God" (From the Glory Revealed album)

Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw (Psalm 39)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Leviticus 13:1-59 ~ Mark 6:1-29 ~ Psalm 39:1-13 ~ Proverbs 10:10

Here's a neat video for today. Live Live You Were Dying (song by Tim McGraw, video footage from The Bucket List) Enjoy!



In Psalm 39 the worshiper blurts out a pea for the Lord to reveal how much longer his earthly life will last. Its a question that helps us put things in perspective. Regardless of whether or not God tells us how much longer we will live, we should live like today is the last day we have.

⁴ "Show me, O LORD, my life's end
and the number of my days;
let me know how fleeting is my life.

⁵ You have made my days a mere handbreadth;
the span of my years is as nothing before you.
Each man's life is but a breath.

Psalm 39:4-5

Today, as an act of worship, seize every opportunity to glorify God with a fresh zeal as if it were your final opportunity (you never know - it very well may be).

Your Love, O Lord (Third Day)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Leviticus 4:1-5:19 ~ Mark 2:13-3:6 ~ Psalm 36:1-12 ~ Proverbs 10:1-2

In Psalm 36 the worshiper reflects deeply on the sinfulness of the wicked and the amazing Love of God. In many ways, the second verse is a vivid reminder of how I used to live and how prone I still am to wander. "There is no fear of God before his eyes. For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin." O, how is breaks my heart to remember how blind I once was.

Praise God for His amazing grace. These words encapsulate my meditation today...

⁵ Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the skies.

⁶ Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,
your justice like the great deep.
O LORD, you preserve both man and beast.

⁷ How priceless is your unfailing love!
Both high and low among men
find refuge in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 36:5-7

Today, as an act of worship, thank God for demonstrating His amazing love to a sinful people like us. I once was blind...

Here's a video that says what I want to say:

Show Me Your Ways (Psalm 25 - part 1 of 2)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Exodus 10:1-12:13 ~ Matthew 20:1-28 ~ Psalm 25:1-15 ~ Proverbs 6:6-11

The worshiper begins Psalm 25 with a confession of trust in the LORD, and very quickly the worshiper add a beautiful requests for wisdom and instruction in the ways of God. These are my favorite verses in this psalm, and they encapsulate my meditation for today.

4 Show me your ways, O LORD,
teach me your paths;

5 guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 25: 4-5 (NIV)

Today, as an act of worship, join the psalmist in offering to the Lord your request for wisdom and commitment to trust.

I love the song "Show Me Your Ways" which is based off of these verses.

Thou, O Lord (The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir)

Today's full One Year Bible readings:
Genesis 5:1-7:24 ~ Matthew 3:7-4:11 ~ Psalm 3:1-8 ~ Proverbs 1:10-19

Psalm 3 is a huge comfort to me when I face relational distress. David was in a seriously stressful situation when his son, Absalom, rebelled against him (see 2 Samuel 15-16). The title of this Psalm leads us to believe it was written for just such a time. We can know that no matter what trial we may face there is help and salvation in God. He is our shield; He lifts up our heads when we are down. He helps us sleep even when when are being slandered and attacked.

But you are a shield around me, O LORD;
You bestow glory on me and lift up my head.

To the LORD I cry aloud,
And he answers me from his holy hill.

I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.

Psalm 3:3-5 (NIV)

Today, as an act of worship, depend on the Lord. Lean on Him at all times. Live in such a way that He is your source of strength, courage, and confidence.

I love the song, "Thou O Lord" written by Lisa Ireland and arranged by Carol Cymbala as performed by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. It is one of my all-time favorite worship songs for choir. I hope you'll take five minutes and worship along with them in the video below. (You won't be disappointed!)

You Alone Are Holy

Today's full reading: Revelation 15

"They held harps given them by God and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb:

'Great and marvelous are your deeds,
Lord God Almighty.
Just and true are your ways,
King of the ages.
Who will not fear you, O Lord,
and bring glory to your name?
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come and worship before you,
for your righteous acts have been revealed.'"

(Revelation 15:2-4 NIV)

In today's short reading we hear the song of "those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and over the number of his name." (Revelation 15:2) It is a truly beautiful image to imagine - those who have suffered and stood strong for Christ and have been victorious and are now giving all honor and credit to Him to whom it is due, Jesus Christ.

One of my favorite CDs is Glory Revealed, the Word of God and worship. The project is a compilation of scripture songs that were written specifically for this project. One song is called "You Alone"; it is based on this passage.

Today, as an act of worship, I pray you will join me in offering a song of worship to the Lord based on this passage. His deeds are truly great and marvelous. And, we can honestly say to him, "You alone are holy!"

I found the You Alone on Youtube with a nice video of nature shots. I hope you will use it to worship the Lord sometime in your busy day. Have a wonderful Christmas Eve.

If you are reading this post in an email click here to access the post page which includes the video.

Worthy is the Lamb

Today's full reading: Revelation 5:1-14

Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they sang: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!"

Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!" The four living creatures said, "Amen," and the elders fell down and worshiped.

(Revelation 5:11-14 NIV)

Another powerful picture of unashamed unhindered worship is found here in Revelation chapter five. I encourage you to read it again and feel the weight and significance to the worship that is being offered to the Lamb. Christ, the Messiah of God, the promised child, the perfect sacrifice, is the only one worthy of our worship.

Today, as an act of worship, pray these ancient/future words of worship back to God. Offer them perhaps as an echo to the worship that John experienced while in the Spirit in the presence of the Lord. Make the prayer personal by proclaiming the attributes of God that are particularly meaningful to you in this stage of your life. Remember: He IS WORTHY!

This scripture reminds me of the song "Worthy is the Lamb" by Darlene Zschech. I hope you enjoy the video below.

New Song "So Great" at the Dove Awards

If you need something fresh to inspire you this morning I stumbled across this video of a new song by a host of great worship leaders who introduced it for it's first public performance at the 2008 Dove awards. It's called "So Great".

Enjoy!

B.J.

It's All About Love

Enjoy this video from Steven Curtis Chapman, "All About Love."



Today's full reading: 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13

"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing." (1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NIV)

This is an incredible passage of scripture. You have likely heard it many times. However, back in May I read something my wife wrote that really helped me understand this passage more clearly. An excerpt is included below. Click here to read the full article.

Agape is the Greek word used in 1 Corinthians 13. Agape love or God-love is divine, unconditional love that I am convinced within the natural man (meaning the flesh) we don't have any hope of possessing. This type of love is only a gift from the Holy Spirit. However, we can truly experience this type of love by yielding ourselves to the Spirit daily. Only agape can possess all of these qualities. God has helped me better understand these verses and put them into practice in my daily life by giving me this paraphrase:

• Agape is patient meaning that even though I could avenge myself, I will choose not to.
• Agape is kind and useful to His kingdom.
• Agape does not want what others have. It is content.
• Agape does not boast or brag except about God and what He has done.
• Agape refuses to be prideful because pride is deceit of oneself.
• Agape is never rude, therefore I should never be hateful or act unbecoming of God or the body of Christ.
• Agape is not self-seeking and it does not seek to receive love in return. If God had sought His own interests, He wouldn't have given Jesus over to be crucified.
• Agape is slow to anger. It can be angered, but very slowly.
• Agape does not keep a list of other's wrongs. It does not revel in other's failures.
• Agape doesn't delight in evil, but rejoices in the truth. It isn't happy when evil is taking place in it's presence.
• Agape always protects others by not exposing their faults.
• Agape has faith in others.
• Agape expects the best in others.
• Agape never gives up.
• And most importantly, agape NEVER fails!! When you love God and people with this type of love, your actions will never be in vain and even if it is not received, it will never fall to the ground. Your Savior, Jesus Christ, THE King of Kings and Lord of Lords will pick it up. Can I just say Hallelujah?

- From Elaine Price, Devotions for the Journey - May 16, 2008

Today, as an act of worship, express your love to God by loving others. Ask the Lord to give you the wisdom and strength to show agape love toward every person you interact with today. Praise God for demonstrating agape love through the life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

No Condemnation For Those Who are in Christ

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death." (Romans 8:1 NIV)

As I journey through the book of Romans there are some verses that seem to leap off the page. Romans 8:1-2 are such verses. I never get tired of reading or quoting them. I remember the first time I really heard these verses I was listening to a Passion recording in college in the middle of one of my favorite worship songs at the time "Amazing Love". All of a sudden I heard the awesome work of the recording producer as he mixed in a couple of highlights of the speakers at the passion conference. Louie Giglio was one of those speakers and he read Romans 8:1-2. My heart leaped into my throat when I heard the words, "There is therefore now no condemnation..."

The recording I was listening to is below; the speaking highlights begin around 3:15 and conclude with Romans 8:1-2 around 4:20. The video is not much to look at, but the song is amazing. I hope you have time to enjoy it!