Song Lyrics
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).
Trust In God
[Verse] Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. He’s been my fourth man in the fire, time after time. Born of His Spirit. Washed in His blood. And what He did for me on Calvary, is more than enough.
[Chorus] I trust in God, my Saviour, the One who will never fail. He will never fail.
[Verse] Perfect submission. All is at rest. I know the author of tomorrow, has ordered my steps. So this is my story, and this is my song. I’m praising my risen King and Saviour, all the day long.
[Bridge] I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered. I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered. I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered. That’s why I trust Him. That’s why I trust Him.
On The Vine: Obedience
John 15:9-11
9 “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. 10 When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!
Natural Progression
1. Love (v.9)
Matthew 3:16-17 After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”
John 17:21, 24
(v.21) I pray that [my disciples] will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you…
(v.24) Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!
2. Obedience (v. 10)
3. Joy (v. 11)
Discussion Questions
Is there a word of phrase that stands out to you in John 15:9-11? Why does it stand out?
What do you think about the idea that the Father, loves us as much as He loves His Son, Jesus?
How has knowing that you are deeply loved by God brought joy to your life?
How has obedience to the teachings of Jesus brought joy to your life?
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)