Selah Moment II

Selah Moment II

by | Oct 6, 2024

Album: The Sevenfold Path: A Journey Through Prayer and Worship

Track List

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1: The Call to Prayer

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2: Holy Is Your Name

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3: Selah Moment I

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4: Cleanse My Heart

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5: Understanding the Seven Forms

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6: Grateful Praise

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7: Deep Calls to Deep

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8: Hear Our Prayer

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9: Shema Yisrael

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10: We Stand in the Gap

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11: Selah Moment II

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12: Mighty in Battle

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13: Breath of God

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14: Whisper to My Heart

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15: One Voice, One Spirit

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16: Holy Is Your Name (Reprise)

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17: The Lord's Prayer (Avinu)

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18: Amen and Amen

11. “Selah Moment II” (Instrumental Interlude)

Track Description:

“Selah Moment II” offers another serene pause in the album, allowing listeners to reflect on the themes of intercession and spiritual warfare introduced in the preceding tracks. The calming instrumental arrangement provides a space to meditate on God’s sovereignty and to internalize the commitment to stand in prayer for others. This interlude serves as a bridge to the forthcoming declaration of victory in spiritual battles.

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Devotion: Resting in God’s Sovereignty

Scripture Reference:

  • Psalm 46:7 (NIV): “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”

Reflection:

After engaging in the intensity of intercession, it’s essential to rest and recalibrate our hearts. Psalm 46:7 reassures us of God’s unchanging presence and protection. Recognizing Him as our fortress allows us to release burdens and trust in His might.

The “Selah“ invites us to pause and consider what God has done and what He promises to do. It’s a moment to breathe, to listen, and to be refreshed in His presence.

As you listen to “Selah Moment II,” let go of any heaviness. Allow God’s peace to envelop you, reaffirming that He holds all things in His hands.

Prayer:

“Almighty God, we rest in You. Thank You for being our fortress and shield. As we pause, renew our strength and fill us with Your peace. Prepare us for the battles ahead, confident in Your victory. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.”

We Stand in the Gap

We Stand in the Gap

by | Oct 6, 2024

Album: The Sevenfold Path: A Journey Through Prayer and Worship

Track List

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1: The Call to Prayer

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2: Holy Is Your Name

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3: Selah Moment I

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4: Cleanse My Heart

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5: Understanding the Seven Forms

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6: Grateful Praise

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7: Deep Calls to Deep

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8: Hear Our Prayer

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9: Shema Yisrael

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10: We Stand in the Gap

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11: Selah Moment II

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12: Mighty in Battle

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13: Breath of God

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14: Whisper to My Heart

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15: One Voice, One Spirit

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16: Holy Is Your Name (Reprise)

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17: The Lord's Prayer (Avinu)

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18: Amen and Amen

10. “We Stand in the Gap” (Intercession)

Track Description:

“We Stand in the Gap” is a stirring anthem of intercession that calls believers to lift up others in prayer. With emotive melodies and inspirational lyrics, the song emphasizes the privilege and responsibility of standing before God on behalf of those in need. The track highlights themes of compassion and unity, urging listeners to be conduits of God’s mercy and to believe in the transformative power of prayer through Yeshua HaMashiach.

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Devotion: The Power of Intercessory Prayer

Scripture References:

  • Ezekiel 22:30 (NIV): “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land…”
  • 1 Timothy 2:1 (NIV): “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.”

Reflection:

Intercession is an act of love and faith. It involves stepping into the space between God and those who are in need, pleading on their behalf. Ezekiel 22:30 reflects God’s desire for intercessors—people willing to “stand in the gap.”

In 1 Timothy 2:1, Paul emphasizes the importance of praying for all people, highlighting intercession as a priority in the life of believers. Through intercession, we partner with God in His redemptive work.

“We Stand in the Gap” inspires us to look beyond ourselves and to be moved by the needs of others. It reminds us that our prayers can have a profound impact, aligning with God’s heart for justice, healing, and salvation.

Prayer:

“Lord, we hear Your call to stand in the gap. Stir our hearts with compassion for those who are lost, hurting, and in need. Empower us through Yeshua HaMashiach to intercede effectively. May our prayers be instruments of Your grace and mercy. Amen.”

Lyrics

Song 5: Intercession

Title: “We Stand in the Gap”

Intro:

(Stirring chords with a sense of purpose)

Verse 1:

For the lost and the lonely
For the weary and the weak
We lift our voices upward
For the broken, we will speak

Chorus:

Yeshua HaMashiach, hear our plea
Touch the hearts in need
Let Your mercy flow like a river wide
We stand in the gap tonight

Verse 2:

For the nations torn by strife
For the souls in darkest night
Shine Your light into the shadows
Let Your truth restore their sight

Chorus:

Yeshua HaMashiach, hear our plea
Touch the hearts in need
Let Your mercy flow like a river wide
We stand in the gap tonight

Bridge:

Adonai, hear our cry
Let healing come, let justice rise
Every tongue and every tribe
Sing praise to You, O Most High

Chorus:

Yeshua HaMashiach, hear our plea
Touch the hearts in need
Let Your mercy flow like a river wide
We stand in the gap tonight

Outro:

We stand in the gap tonight

(Hopeful instrumental conclusion)

Shema Yisrael

Shema Yisrael

by | Oct 6, 2024

Album: The Sevenfold Path: A Journey Through Prayer and Worship

Track List

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1: The Call to Prayer

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2: Holy Is Your Name

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3: Selah Moment I

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4: Cleanse My Heart

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5: Understanding the Seven Forms

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6: Grateful Praise

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7: Deep Calls to Deep

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8: Hear Our Prayer

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9: Shema Yisrael

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10: We Stand in the Gap

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11: Selah Moment II

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12: Mighty in Battle

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13: Breath of God

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14: Whisper to My Heart

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15: One Voice, One Spirit

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16: Holy Is Your Name (Reprise)

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17: The Lord's Prayer (Avinu)

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18: Amen and Amen

9. “Shema Yisrael” (Hebrew Chant)

Track Description:

“Shema Yisrael” is a reverent and sacred chant that immerses listeners in one of the most foundational declarations of the Jewish faith, drawn from Deuteronomy 6:4-5. The minimalist arrangement and traditional chanting style honor the ancient roots of our faith, bridging the gap between generations. This track invites worshipers to affirm the oneness of God and renew their commitment to love Him wholeheartedly.

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Devotion: Affirming God’s Oneness and Our Devotion

Scripture References:

  • Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (NIV): “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

Reflection:

The Shema is a central prayer in Judaism, serving as a daily affirmation of faith. It proclaims the foundational truth that “The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” This declaration calls us to recognize God’s singular sovereignty and to respond with total devotion.

Loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength encompasses every aspect of our being. It’s a call to undivided loyalty and passionate commitment.

By engaging with “Shema Yisrael,” we connect with the rich heritage of faith that predates us. It reminds us that we are part of a larger story—one that began long before us and will continue after us.

Prayer:

“Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad—Lord our God, the Lord is one. We affirm Your oneness and supremacy. Help us to love You with all our heart, soul, and strength. Let this ancient prayer resonate in our hearts, drawing us closer to You. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.”

Traditional Shema Yisrael (in Hebrew):


שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל, יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ, יְהוָה אֶחָד.

וְאָהַבְתָּ אֵת יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ, בְּכָל־לְבָבְךָ וּבְכָל־נַפְשְׁךָ וּבְכָל־מְאֹדֶךָ.

וְהָיוּ הַדְּבָרִים הָאֵלֶּה אֲשֶׁר אָֽנֹכִי מְצַוְּךָ הַיּוֹם עַל־לְבָבֶךָ.

וְשִׁנַּנְתָּם לְבָנֶיךָ וְדִבַּרְתָּ בָּם בְּשִׁבְתְּךָ בְּבֵיתֶךָ וּבְלֶכְתְּךָ בַדֶּרֶךְ וּבְשָׁכְבְּךָ וּבְקוּמֶךָ.

וּקְשַׁרְתָּם לְאוֹת עַל־יָדֶךָ וְהָיוּ לְטוֹטָפוֹת בֵּין עֵינֶיךָ.

וּכְתַבְתָּם עַל־מְזוּזוֹת בֵּיתֶךָ וּבִשְׁעָרֶיךָ.

Traditional Shema Yisrael (in English):

 

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

 

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.

Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.

Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.”

Phonetic Pronunciation:

 

1. Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad

(Sheh-mah Yis-rah-el Ah-doh-nigh Eh-loh-hay-noo Ah-doh-nigh Eh-chahd)

2. Ve’ahavta et Adonai Elohecha, bechol levavcha, u’vechol nafshecha, u’vechol me’odecha

(Veh-ah-hav-ta et Ah-doh-nigh Eh-loh-heh-cha, be-chol le-vav-cha, oov-chol naf-she-cha, oov-chol me-o-de-cha)

3. Ve’hayu ha’devarim ha’eleh asher anochi metzavecha hayom al levavecha

(Veh-hah-yoo hah-deh-va-reem ha-el-eh a-sher a-no-chi me-tza-veh-cha ha-yom al le-va-ve-cha)

4. V’shinantam l’vanecha v’dibarta bam, b’shivtecha b’veitecha uv’lechtecha vaderech u’vshachbecha u’vkumecha

(Veh-shee-nan-tam le-va-ne-cha veh-dee-bar-ta bam, be-sheev-te-cha be-ve-te-cha, oo-ve-lech-te-cha va-de-rech oo-ve-shach-be-cha oo-ve-koom-me-cha)

5. U’kshartam l’ot al yadecha v’hayu l’totafot bein einecha

(Oo-kshar-tam le-ot al ya-de-cha veh-ha-yoo le-to-ta-fot bein ay-neh-cha)

6. U’chtavtam al mezuzot beitecha u’visharecha

(Oo-che-tav-tam al me-zu-zot bei-te-cha oo-vi-sha-re-cha)

Lyrics

Shema Yisrael

Verse 1 (English):

Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God
The Lord is one, the Holy One
We love You, Lord, with all our hearts
With all our souls, with all our might

Chorus (English):

We will keep Your words upon our hearts
Teach them to our children now
When we walk and when we rest
Your commands we’ll not forget

Bridge (Transition to Hebrew):

(Instrumental build-up leading into the Hebrew recitation.)

Verse 2: (Hebrew):

Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad
Ve’ahavta et Adonai Elohecha
Bechol levavcha, u’vechol nafshecha, u’vechol me’odecha

V’hayu ha’devarim ha’eleh asher anochi metzavecha hayom al levavecha
V’shinantam l’vanecha v’dibarta bam
B’shivtecha b’veitecha u’velechtecha vaderech
U’veshochbecha u’vkumecha

U’kshartam l’ot al yadecha
V’hayu l’totafot bein einecha
U’chtavtam al mezuzot beitecha u’visharecha

Verse 3 (English Reflection):

Your words, O Lord, we hold so dear
We bind them close, we keep them near
We teach them to our children true
In everything we say and do

Chorus (English):

We will love You with all our hearts
With all our souls, with all our might
Your commands will guide our ways
In the night and in the day

Hear Our Prayer

Hear Our Prayer

by | Oct 6, 2024

Album: The Sevenfold Path: A Journey Through Prayer and Worship

Track List

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1: The Call to Prayer

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2: Holy Is Your Name

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3: Selah Moment I

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4: Cleanse My Heart

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5: Understanding the Seven Forms

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6: Grateful Praise

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7: Deep Calls to Deep

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8: Hear Our Prayer

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9: Shema Yisrael

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10: We Stand in the Gap

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11: Selah Moment II

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12: Mighty in Battle

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13: Breath of God

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14: Whisper to My Heart

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15: One Voice, One Spirit

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16: Holy Is Your Name (Reprise)

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17: The Lord's Prayer (Avinu)

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18: Amen and Amen

8. “Hear Our Prayer” (Supplication)

Track Description:

“Hear Our Prayer” is a heartfelt supplication that brings personal requests before God with trust and humility. The gentle melodies and intimate vocals create a space for listeners to lay their burdens at the feet of Adonai. The song emphasizes God’s attentive nature, assuring us that He hears our cries and is our refuge in times of need. It encourages a deep reliance on Yeshua, our salvation and hope.

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Devotion: Trusting God with Our Needs

Scripture References:

  • Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
  • Psalm 62:8 (NIV): “Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”

Reflection:

Supplication is an expression of our dependence on God. It’s an act of faith to bring our needs before Him, trusting that He cares and will respond according to His perfect will.

Philippians 4:6-7 instructs us to replace anxiety with prayer, assuring us that God’s peace will guard our hearts. This peace is not contingent on immediate answers but rests in the confidence that God is in control.

Psalm 62:8 invites us to “pour out your hearts to him,” emphasizing that there is nothing too small or too great to bring before God. He is our refuge—a safe place where we can be transparent and vulnerable.

As you engage with “Hear Our Prayer,” let it be an opportunity to present your personal requests to God. Allow the lyrics to guide you into a deeper trust, reaffirming that He hears and values every petition.

Prayer:

“Father, we bring our needs before You, knowing that You are attentive and compassionate. Help us to release our anxieties and rest in Your peace. Yeshua, we trust in You as our salvation and hope. Thank You for hearing our prayers. Amen.”

Lyrics

Song 4: Supplication (Petition)

Title: “Hear Our Prayer”

Intro:

(Reflective melody setting a tone of humility)

Verse 1:

In our weakness, we seek Your face
Longing for Your touch of grace
Our hearts are open, our hands are raised
Guide us, Lord, through all our days

Chorus:

Hear our prayer, O Lord Most High
Incline Your ear to our cry
Yeshua, our salvation true
Our hope and trust are found in You

Verse 2:

When the storms of life draw near
Be our shelter, calm our fear
We rest beneath Your mighty wing
Safe within, our souls will sing

Chorus:

Hear our prayer, O Lord Most High
Incline Your ear to our cry
Yeshua, our salvation true
Our hope and trust are found in You

Bridge:

El Shaddai, All-Sufficient One
Let Your will in us be done
We surrender to Your call
You are faithful through it all

Chorus:

Hear our prayer, O Lord Most High
Incline Your ear to our cry
Yeshua, our salvation true
Our hope and trust are found in You

Outro:

Our hope and trust are found in You

(Soft instrumental fade)

Deep Calls to Deep

Deep Calls to Deep

by | Oct 6, 2024

Album: The Sevenfold Path: A Journey Through Prayer and Worship

Track List

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1: The Call to Prayer

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2: Holy Is Your Name

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3: Selah Moment I

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4: Cleanse My Heart

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5: Understanding the Seven Forms

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6: Grateful Praise

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7: Deep Calls to Deep

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8: Hear Our Prayer

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9: Shema Yisrael

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10: We Stand in the Gap

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11: Selah Moment II

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12: Mighty in Battle

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13: Breath of God

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14: Whisper to My Heart

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15: One Voice, One Spirit

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16: Holy Is Your Name (Reprise)

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17: The Lord's Prayer (Avinu)

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18: Amen and Amen

7. “Deep Calls to Deep” (Psalmic Prayer)

Track Description:

“Deep Calls to Deep” is a contemplative song inspired by Psalm 42, capturing the profound longing of the soul for God. The ethereal melodies and soothing instrumentation create an atmosphere of introspection and spiritual yearning. This track invites listeners to delve into the depths of their hearts, acknowledging both the thirst for God’s presence and the hope found in His unchanging nature.

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Devotion: The Soul’s Thirst for God

Scripture References:

  • Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV): “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.”
  • Psalm 42:7 (NIV): “Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.”

Reflection:

There are moments when our souls ache with an indescribable longing—a deep desire that only God can satisfy. Psalm 42 poignantly expresses this, using vivid imagery of a deer panting for water to illustrate our need for God’s presence.

The phrase “Deep calls to deep” suggests a profound connection between the depths of our being and the infinite depths of God. It’s an invitation to move beyond surface-level faith into a more intimate, transformative relationship.

Life’s challenges can sometimes feel like waves crashing over us, but within that tumult, there is an opportunity to encounter God more deeply. He meets us in our rawest places, offering sustenance and hope.

Prayer:

“Lord, our souls thirst for You in a dry and weary land. Draw us into the depths of Your love. When we feel overwhelmed, remind us that it’s in these moments deep calls to deep, and You are there to meet us. Satisfy our longing with Your presence. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.”

Lyrics

3. Psalmic Prayers

Title: “Deep Calls to Deep”

Description:

A song drawing from Psalm 42, expressing a deep longing for God.

Lyrics:

Intro:

(Soothing instrumental with a sense of yearning)

Verse 1:

As the deer pants for the water
So my soul longs after You
In a dry and weary land
My heart cries out for truth

Chorus:

Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waves
All Your breakers wash over me
By day You pour Your love on me
At night Your song sets me free

Verse 2:

Why, my soul, are you downcast?
Why so troubled within me?
I will put my hope in Elohim
My Savior, God, and King

Chorus:

Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waves
All Your breakers wash over me
By day You pour Your love on me
At night Your song sets me free

Bridge:

From the depths I call to You
Hear my voice, O Lord
Let Your ears be attentive
To the cry of my heart

Chorus:

Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waves
All Your breakers wash over me
By day You pour Your love on me
At night Your song sets me free

Outro:

At night Your song sets me free

(Instrumental fade with gentle strings)