Doxologies: Promises
But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. 2 Peter 3:13
During a time in which we are so keenly aware of the frail human condition, we are especially prone to spend our prayer and worship time in lamentation (Psalm 6:6) or simply wander off in despair (Proverbs 20:6). Promises, a bold declaration of God’s faithfulness through the ages, puts the truth of God’s character at the forefront and brings me back to a place of worship through praise, joy, confidence and peace that passes understanding with its reminder of God’s unwavering covenant from generation to generation (Genesis 17:7). It comes as a blessing and sweet reminder of God’s inherent goodness (Psalm 25:8) and His promise to complete the work that He begins (Philippians 1:6).
Our God is faithful (Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 89:8) even when we struggle (2 Timothy 2:13). It’s simply who He is, part of His very nature and character (Psalm 92:15). His mercies are new each morning, His love never fails or ceases (Lamentations 3:22-23) and His promises are true (1 Kings 8:56): yesterday, today and tomorrow (Hebrews 13:8). It is my prayer that, as we sing these words together, we will fix our eyes upon Christ Jesus in a posture of adoration, praise and thanksgiving – authentically and humbly exalting Him and resting on the firm foundation of His word (Luke 6:47-49, 1 Corinthians 3:11). May we, this body of believers, truly put our trust in Jesus in every sense: remaining steadfast as the trials of this world come and go (James 1:12, Romans 12:12) – and impacting those around us with the deep, steadfast and abiding love of Christ Jesus in our daily lives and interactions (Matthew 28:16-20).
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Promises
God of Abraham You're the God of covenant And of faithful promises Time and time again You have proven You'll do just what You said Though the storms may come And the winds may blow I'll remain steadfast And let my heart learn When You speak a word It will come to pass Great is Your faithfulness to me Great is Your faithfulness to me From the rising sun to the setting same, I will praise Your name Great is Your faithfulness to me God from age to age Though the earth may pass away Your word remains the same, yeah Your history can prove There's nothing You can't do You're faithful and true Though the storms may come And the winds may blow I'll remain steadfast And let my heart learn When You speak a word It will come to pass, yeah Great is Your faithfulness to me Great is Your faithfulness to me From the rising sun to the setting same, I will praise Your name Great is Your faithfulness to me So I put my faith in Jesus My anchor to the ground My hope and firm foundation He'll never let me down Great is Your faithfulness to me Great is Your faithfulness to me From the rising sun to the setting same, I will praise Your name From the rising sun to the setting same, I will praise Your name From the rising sun to the setting same, I will praise Your name In every season, great is Your faithfulness to me Great is Your faithfulness to me Great is Your faithfulness to me