Worship Quote of the Week:
“We cannot choose our path in life, but we can choose to walk down it with a worshipful trust in the sovereignty and Father heart of God.”
"Freedom"
This powerful declaration song was written by Darryl Evans. Darryl lives in Haltom City, Texas with his wife and two kids. You can read more about his ministry on his website http://www.darrellevans.com/ .
"Trading My Sorrows"
Here is a short description of how this popular song came about:
This song was birthed out of a prayer and worship service at Open Bible Fellowship in Tulsa, Okla. It was an ordinary night. The room was filled with voices lifting up the name of Lord and worshiping Him. Toward the end of the service people began to step forward for prayer. Darrell watched as one by one, people came - their hearts heavy, some weeping and some still dealing with deep sorrows. Kneeling before the Lord, they allowed their deepest pains to be exposed and their lives to be healed.
As he watched, the Lord began to speak to his heart about his own internal condition. Evans had been holding onto personal shame that was consuming him. His gaze once again moved to the people bowing before the Lord. The worship continued and Darrell in agreement with the Lord said two words, "Yes, Lord." He kept singing. The words of what would become 'Trading My Sorrows' simply came to him as he recounted all that he was experiencing. People were coming forward heavy hearted but leaving with their burdens lifted. It was one of those rare times when the Spirit decides to speak succinctly, and the result is part of the Church's musical history.
At that very moment "Trading My Sorrows" was written, nearly word for word. It is an expression of the miraculous love and grace of the Lord being poured out onto a people full of sorrow and pain: "I'm trading my sorrows/I'm trading my shame/I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord." The words flowed not only from what he could see God doing in the lives of the people, but also from what he knew God was doing in his own life.
Evans felt the mood of the room change from the tenderness of the moment to a joyful celebration, for the Lord had made this exchange possible - a literal trade of mourning for dancing. People laid down their emptiness, guilt, pain, and sorrows and in exchange, received joy and love from the Lord.
Click here to hear the Women of Faiths' version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GglZPS7dWho
Click here to listen to Darrell Evans songs on his standalone player:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=36203670
"Be Thou My Vision" Violin soloist - Morgan Mclallen
Click here to read about the origin of the hymn:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Be_Thou_My_Vision
Click here to listen to Rebecca St. James version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XZ3ja-quhA
Click here to hear Fernado Ortego's version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfhsOQyZqtg&mode=related&search=
"Shout to the North"
Click here to read about Martin Smith
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Smith_(songwriter)
Click here to worship along with Delirious:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BUe_8I4j54
Click here to worship along with Charlie Hall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBuakvHqE9E&mode=related&search=
"There is Name I love to Hear"
Click here to read through the lyrics of this great hymn:
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/h/ohiljesu.htm
Click here to listen to a gospel version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3glsjnbJuc
Click here to listen to the Crabb Family's version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV9EJ2IgbeQ
"The More I seek you"
click here to read more about Zach Neese who wrote this powerful worship song
http://www.gatewaypeople.com/churchinfo/index.php?action=staffbiodetails&sid=180
Click here to worship along with Kari Jobe (LD Bell High school graduate)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3GijrnfStk
"Doxology"
A doxology (from the Greek doxa, glory + logos, word or speaking) is a short hymn of praise to God in various Christian worship services, often added to the end of canticles, psalms, and hymns. The tradition derives from a similar practice in the Jewish synagogue.[1]
All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice
Him serve with fear His praise forthtell, Come ye before Him and rejoice
For why? The Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure:
His truth at all time firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
This text, which was originally the seventh and final stanza of "Glory to thee, my God, this night", a hymn for evening worship written by Thomas Ken in about 1674. The lyrics are usually sung to the tune Old 100th, but also to Duke Street by John Hatton, Lasst uns erfreuen, and The Eighth Tune by Thomas Tallis, among others.
Click here to hear and see the Doxology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHCGwJvKRBY&mode=related&search=
Click here to hear one of the most accomplished guitarist present a unique version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBE6dfT87yo&mode=related&search=
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