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Hymn for the Week of February 16th 2025
February Theme: "Hymns of Prayer"
My new life I owe to Thee,
Jesus, Lamb of Calvary;
Sin was canceled on the tree,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.
Humbly at Thy cross I’d stay,
Jesus, keep me there, I pray;
Teach me more of thee each day,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.
Grant me wisdom, grace and pow’r,
Lord, I need Thee ev’ry hour;
Let my will be lost in Thine,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.
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Matthew 6
5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love
to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do:
for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verse 1) make remarks about having a close relationship with God. Emphasize that prayer
is our connection with our Lord and Savior. Whether in our prayer closet, or in our daily work and activities, stay connected with God. The "Garden of Prayer" can be in your heart, wherever you are.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 2-3) read Matthew 6:6-13 (slowly). Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
Hymn for the Week of February 9th 2025
February Theme: "Hymns of Prayer"
A Hymn is a Slice of Faith
At Ever Praise Music we believe that a hymn is a slice of faith,
written by ordinary people, for ordinary people,
on an extraordinary journey.
God has gifted countless numbers of people with songs
in their hearts. They shared their lyrics and melodies with us
in the form of sacred hymns. Take a closer look at one of these sacred hymns and you will find encouragement for your daily
walk of faith. Peruse the titles of a sacred hymnal and you will find clues as to the slice of someone's faith journey found in the hymn.
Hymns are examples of the spiritual fruit produced by ordinary people, for ordinary people, on an extraordinary journey.
This spiritual fruit, or faith fruit, is written by everyday people
who walked where we walk, felt what we have felt,
and often did what we have done. These hymns can encourage
us on our journey, lead us around obstacles,
teach us how to serve our neighbor, help us stand
against principalities and powers,
share with us the praise and glory of the Lord, and witness
to all of us about the goodness and mercy of Almighty God.>>>
- Another World Sample0:46
The Beautiful Garden of Prayer
- Yield Not to Temptation #1883:29
Psalm 143
1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. 6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
7 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me,
lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust:
cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. As the song plays the first time (During Verse 1), make remarks about going to the Lord in prayer. Whether we pray in the church congregation, small groups, as a family, or in our prayer closet, God is there. We gain spiritual healing and confidence when we take our burdens to the Lord, and leave them there.
2 As the song continues, (During Verses 2 - 3) read the scripture from the book of Psalm 143: 1-10. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
Hymn for the Week of February 2nd 2025
February Theme: "Hymns of Prayer"
Hymn for the Week of Mstch 2nd 2025
March Theme: "Hymns for the Season of Lent"
Hymn for the Week of February 23rd 2025
February Theme: "Hymns of Prayer"
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Here is a prayer to start your day from
Pastor Joel Osteen.
Lakewood Church has a number
of online worship resources as well.
Prayer Guides, Motivational Planners
and many books and materials..
Yield Not to Temptation
Now Playing: " Another World" by the Joyful Harts Music Library
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A Special Presentation on YouTube
An Inspiring Story of Faith and Hope...
"Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey"
There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting,
There’s a place that is wondrously fair;
For it glows with the light of His presence,
’Tis that beautiful garden of prayer.
Refrain:
Oh, the beautiful garden, the garden of prayer,
Oh, the beautiful garden of prayer;
There my Savior awaits, and He opens the gates...
To the beautiful garden of prayer.
There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting,
And I go with my burden and care
Just to learn from His lips words of comfort,
In the beautiful garden of prayer. (Refrain)
There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting,
And He bids you to come meet Him there;
Just to bow, and receive a new blessing,
In the beautiful garden of prayer. (Refrain)
I have a Savior, He’s pleading in glory,
A dear, loving savior, though earth-friends be few;
And now He is watching in tenderness o’er me,
But, oh, that my Savior were your Savior, too.
Refrain:
For you I am praying,
For you I am praying,
For you I am praying...
I’m praying for you.
I have a Father; to me He has given
A hope for eternity, blessed and true;
And soon will He call me to meet Him in heaven,
But, oh, that He’d let me bring you with me, too! (Refrain)
I have a robe: ’tis resplendent in whiteness,
Awaiting in glory my wondering view;
Oh, when I receive it all shining in brightness,
Dear friend, could I see you receiving one, too! (Refrain)
We Are One Body
Jesus Taught Us...
...That there is evil in the world, but He didn't dwell on it.
Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:
I am come that they might have life,
and that they might have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
He chose the twelve disciples so that we could hear
the good news from many different perspectives.
The apostles who preached and wrote the books of the
New Testament wrote from different perspectives as well.
We should not declare one Gospel message
as superior to the others.
The Four Gospels teach us, in the broader sense,
that these eyewitnesses wrote the same message,
described the same story of the life of Jesus Christ,
but spoke to us from four different perspectives.
So many teachers of our present day, critique the good news
preached by others from a different perspective.
The Bible says "he that hath an ear, let him hear..."
The Holy Spirit is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow..>>>(read more)
- I Am Praying for You #1573:01
I Am Praying for You
Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.
Would you like to pray?
Here is a prayer to start your day from
Rev. Dr. Byron T. Brazier
of the Apostolic Church of God, Chicago.
Prayer is offered Monday through Friday.
A great way to start your day!
My Heart's Prayer
Matthew 6
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Worship Suggestion:
The sound file is looped.
1. As the song plays the first time (During Verse 1), discuss Jesus Christ's call for us to be humble and contrite in our prayers. He asks us to enter into a secret place for prayer and worship in spirit and in truth.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 2 and 3) read the scripture form the book of Matthew 6:5-14 Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together
4. Prayer and Meditation.
- My Heart's Prayer #215 1:44
- The Beautiful Garden of Prayer #3303:47
Ever Praise Music
Meditation Moments
1 Corinthians 10:13
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:
but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able;
but will with the temptation also make a way to escape,
that ye may be able to bear it.
Worship Suggestion:
The sound file is looped.
1. As the of song plays the first time, (During Verse 1) make remarks about the season of Lent and its purpose for Christian living. Emphasize the time that Jesus spent in the wilderness
being tempted and overcoming all of the temptations. Remember,
God knows what you are going through. Angels ministered
to Jesus when the temptations ended. God will do the same for you.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 2 - 3) read the scripture from I Corinthians 10:1-13. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin;
Each vict’ry will help you some other to win;
Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.
Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen, and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.
Shun evil companions, bad language disdain,
God’s name hold in rev’rence, nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest, kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through. (Refrain)
To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown,
Through faith we will conquer, though often cast down;
He who is our Savior, our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through. (Refrain)
- Sweet Hour of Prayer #3333:43
Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Matthew 18
19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing
that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst
of them.
Worship Suggestion:
The sound file is looped.
1. As the song plays the first time, make remarks about going into our prayer closets to pray. Sometimes the prayer closet is literal, that is, a quiet and secluded location. At other times, when the quiet place is not available,
the prayer closet is our heart. No matter the circumstances, tests,
and challenges of life, you can always pray within your heart. God is always there and ready to strengthen and support you. Just trust and believe.
2. As the song plays the second time, read the scripture from the book of
Matthew 18:19-20 and Matthew 6:1-13. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
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