Summer In The Psalms

Hey Everyone, it's been too long. I will try to post every week, so check back. We have started a new series for Summer called Summer in the Psalms. This is right up my alley being a worship leader. Each week we will talk about a different type of Psalm. Last week was Praise. Praise is awesome! It's the basis for most of our contemporary worship songs. When we sing praise, we are accurately describing God, who he is and what he has done or can do. Pastor Bruce made the point that we can't get so wrapped up in emotion that we miss the point of what we are saying or singing. Both the mind and the heart needs to be engaged as we worship.

Last night Pastor Brad spoke on the Lament. A lament is a crying out to God. This could be crying out for rescue, or salvation. We sang the song Always by Kristian Stanfill after the message. It starts as a lament, but then, because we know that our hope is in Jesus, the chorus speaks about how God always comes to our rescue.

My foes are many
They rise against me
But I will hold my ground
I will not fear the war
I will not fear the storm
My help is on the way

Oh my God
He will not delay
My rescue and strength
Always
I will not fear
His promise is true
My God will come through
Always

Trouble surrounds me
Chaos abounding
My soul will rest in you

I will not fear the war
I will not fear the storm
My help is on the way

I lift my eyes up
My help comes from the Lord

I hope this song encourages you today. God is always with you. He may not change your circumstances, but he is with you. Always.