Song Lyrics
A Thousand Hallelujahs
[Verse] Who else would rocks cry out to worship? Whose glory taught the stars to shine? Perhaps creation longs to have the words to sing. But this joy is mine.
[Chorus] With a thousand hallelujahs, we magnify Your name. You alone deserve the glory, the honour and the praise. Lord Jesus this song is forever Yours. A thousand hallelujahs, and a thousand more.
[Verse] Who else would die for our redemption? Whose resurrection means I'll rise? There isn't time enough to sing of all You've done. But I have eternity to try.
[Bridge] Praise to the Lord. To the Lamb. To the King of heaven. Praise for He rose. Now He reigns. We will sing forever.
Holy Spirit
[Verse] There's nothing worth more that will ever come close. No thing can compare. You're our living hope. Your Presence.
[Verse] I’ve tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves. Where my heart becomes free and my shame is undone. In Your Presence Lord.
[Chorus] Holy Spirit You are welcome here. Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. Your glory God is what our hearts long for. To be overcome by Your Presence Lord.
[Bridge] Let us become more aware of Your Presence. Let us experience the glory of Your goodness (Lord).
[Verse] I’m calling on the Holy Spirit. Almighty river come and fill me again.
How To Pray: Faith & Disappointment
Question: How do we reconcile our faith with our disappointment, when our prayers seem to go unanswered or when God’s answers don't align with our desires & expectations?
There are no easy answers but maybe it can be explained in: God’s world? God’s war? or God’s will?
Mark 14:32-36
They went to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and Jesus said, “Sit here while I go and pray.” He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed. He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by. “Abba, Father, he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”
Luke 22:41-44
[Jesus] walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him. He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.
What Can We Learn From Jesus’ Posture in Prayer?
Love
Mark 14:36 “Abba, Father, he cried out…”
Comfort
Luke 22:43 Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him.
Surrender
Mark 14:36 “I want your will to be done, not mine.”
Group Discussion
Can you think of a time that you asked God for something (big or small) but it didn’t happen? How did you feel?
How do we reconcile our faith with our disappointment, when our prayers seem to go unanswered or when God’s answers don't align with our desires & expectations?
What do you think about Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane? What do you learn from this story?
Closing Prayer
Loving Father, help me to live this day to the full, being true to you in every way.
Help me to give myself to others, being kind and generous to everyone I meet.
Help me to love those who don’t know you, proclaiming Christ in all I do and say.
Amen.
(adapted from Lectio 365)