As I took Levi to the church this morning for a function and later Titus (who was cleaning the church today) I looked at the sky as the sun's rays came up over the horizon and a few verses came to my mind. I was thinking about the beauty of the Lord and how there are some days where even nature seems to cry out and testify that He is GOD in Heaven! I felt God all around... His presence so real and so near.
That's when praise started bubbling up out of my mouth and I could not contain it. My morning was filled with songs, one in particular that I would like to share the words of with you, my friends, today. It's been on my heart all week and is one of my favorites! You probably know it! I sang it out loud this morning... I hope you will, too. Let the words minister to you and sink into your spirit!
Blessed Be Your Name
by Matt and Beth Redman
Blessed be your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where the streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name
Blessed be your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be your name
Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name
Blessed be your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's all as it should be
Blessed be your name
Blessed be your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be your name
Every blessing you pour out,
I turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say...
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be your glorious name
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, Blessed be your name
Today, in the midst of our busy schedules and all that we face, don't forget to take time to praise and worship the Lord. There is nothing better to be in His presence... before the throne... magnifying His name! May we all say together today... the name of the LORD shall be praised.
Blessings and have a great weekend!
