PRAYING THE NAMES of JESUS: SON of DAVID

WEEK TWENTY

The Name of Jesus for this week with Ann Spangler at Crosswalk.com

Hope you will join us each Friday(or anytime during that weekend)

sharing from what we read or would like to share about the Name of Jesus for that week.

You may go HERE to find out more and follow along daily at Crosswalk. com with the devotional of Ann Spangler, "Praying the Names of Jesus"

The Name

David was Israel’s greatest king, a man whom the Bible describes as having the very heart of God. So it may not be surprising that the New Testament both begins and ends with references to Jesus as the Son or Offspring of David. He is the One who fulfilled the promise of a coming King so beloved by God that his throne will endure forever. Like David, Jesus was born in Bethlehem (the city of David). And like David, who established his kingdom by overcoming Israel’s enemies and uniting God’s people, Jesus would establish his kingdom by defeating the principalities and powers, making a way for us to become part of it as we confess our faith in him. When you pray to Jesus as the Son of David, you are praying to the long-awaited King, human by virtue of his descent from David and divine by virtue of being God’s only Son.

Key Scripture

The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.

Luke 1:32 – 33

Other scriptures:

1 Chronicles 17:7 – 14;

Luke 1:26 – 33

Jesus, Son of David, take up your throne! Drive out your enemies and be our protector. Then rule with your wisdom and grace. Scatter the proud and raise up the lowly. Establish your kingdom now and forever. Amen.

BETTER THAN A HALLELUIAH

AMY GRANT

"Better Than a Hallelujah"from"Somewhere Down the Road" CD

God loves a lullaby
In a mothers tears in the dead of night
Better than a Hallelujah sometimes.
God loves the drunkards cry,
The soldiers plea not to let him die
Better than a Hallelujah sometimes.

We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah.

The woman holding on for life,
The dying man giving up the fight
Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes
The tears of shame for what's been done,
The silence when the words won't come

Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes.

We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah
Better than a church bell ringing,
Better than a choir singing out,singing out.

We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah

Better than a church bell ringing
better than a choir singin' loud
singin' loud
Repeat Chorus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD_pCr_Xrnc

..."The first single from the new project, “Better Than a Hallelujah,” penned by Chapin Hartford and Sarah Hart, is Grant’s first new radio single since “Simple Things” in 2003. When Amy’s manager, Jennifer Cooke, emailed her the song, she knew she had to record it. “The honesty of it, the vulnerability of the lyrics, the beautiful melody, and that the song found me right where I was in my own journey was incredibly powerful,” says Grant, admitting the song resonated strongly with her as she dealt with the death of her longtime friend musician Ruth McGinnis. “The song is just so poignant and redemptive. In the lyric there is no religious code or lingo going on and the message is true, it’s good news. I love every scenario it’s painting.”... " from Amy Grant's site

From Amy's BLOG:

"...Next up for Amy will be shooting a video for “Better Than A Hallelujah” as well as continuing to promote the new album. However, she is also taking some well deserved time off to stick close to home for Jenny Gills wedding as well as Mother’s Day with her mom and kids, and the end of the school year for Sarah and Corrina. She is flying to Tucson in the middle of the month to partake in her dear friend Cindy Parseghian’s “One More Victory, Ara” benefit for Neimann Pick Type C. If you aren’t familiar with Cindy’s story, I urge you to visit www.parseghian.org to learn more about this tender yet brave family.

In addition to her new album, Amy is also continuing to help spread the word about the “She Colors My Day” initiative for the Woman’s Cancer Research Fund and Susan G. Koman organization. If you haven’t already purchased your copy of the song, you should consider checking it out on itunes. All artist and publishing proceeds are being donated to cancer research.

And speaking of good causes, Amy has taped a Mother’s Day PSA for The American Red Cross that will be seen on the internet and television as we approach this sweet holiday honoring our mom’s. If you don’t know what to do for your mom this year, consider making a financial or blood donation to the American Red Cross in her honor. Truly it is the gift that keeps on giving..."

For more THEN SINGS MY SOUL SATURDAY participants

VISIT

Amy @ Signs, Miracles and Wonders

*Since I was nowhere near a computer last weekend, I did not realize Amy shared this then, but it has been waiting here since I stopped blogging in April and had all these songs in draft, just waiting to share. That's why I did not link...but thanks to those of you who came & visited anyways!

May your Mother's Day weekend

be filled with

many HALLELUJAHs!

Check out this past Weds. for my Mother's Day Prayer & Blessing for you!

PRAYING THE NAMES of JESUS: BRIDEGROOM

WEEK NINETEEN

The Name of Jesus for this week with Ann Spangler at Crosswalk.com has been:

(or anytime during this weekend)

You may go HERE to find out more and follow along daily at Crosswalk. com with the devotional of Ann Spangler, "Praying the Names of Jesus"

I shared this for Word Filled Wednesday, but below I share the words of this

INVITATION

[Dreams Visions & Prophecy given to John W. Johnston photo credit resource ]

Artist Danny Hahlbohm

THE INVITATION

You are invited to come dine with me,

from now through all eternity.

Believe in the Father, Son and Holy Ghost;

and dine with Jesus as your Host.

To live in Heaven eternally

all you must do is

R.S.V.P.

Will you accept The Invitation of our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ?

What an honor to know and pray to Jesus as our Bridegroom!

The words that Ann Spangler shares in today's devotional on "Praying in the Names of Jesus" about God's love for us as a passionate bridegroom, illustrating the great lengths that He went through to unite us to Himself. I just have to share Ann's words for you to reflect on:

"Maybe that's how God felt about his relationship with his people, who had repeatedly responded to him like an unfaithful wife intent on pursuing affairs with other men. But rather than suing for divorce, God made the most gracious gesture imaginable. He came himself, in the person of Jesus Christ, to call his people back. Just like a Jewish groom, Jesus left his Father's house to come and pay the bride price for his beloved. But instead of paying in so many coins, Jesus secured the marriage covenant with his own blood."

THANK YOU LORD JESUS!

Promises in Scripture
As a young man marries a maiden,
so will your sons marry you;
as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride,
so will your God rejoice over you.
Isaiah 62:5


I will betroth you to me forever;
I will betroth you in righteousness
and justice,
in love and compassion.
I will betroth you in faithfulness,
and you will acknowledge the Lord.
Hosea 2:19 - 20


Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:1 - 3


Continued Prayer and Praise
Read this extended poem as an image of God's love for his people. 
(Song of Songs)
Delight in the Lord for he delights in you. (Isaiah 61:10 - 62:5)
Remember that God is a husband who is always faithful. (Jeremiah 3:14 - 17, 20)
Consider God's mercy toward his bride. (Hosea 2:13 - 3:1)
Be ready for the coming wedding feast. (Matthew 22:1 - 14)
Consider the freedom you have because you belong to Christ. (Romans 7:1 - 6)
Understand the kind of husband Jesus is. (Ephesians 5:15 - 32)
Picture what God has for you. (Revelation 22:1 - 17)

WFW: INVITATION of the BRIDEGROOM JESUS to YOU

The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God's word (no famous quotes or other literature — only the beautiful word of our Father) through photos & a Bible verse!

[Dreams Visions & Prophecy given to John W. Johnston photo credit resource ]

Artist Danny Hahlbohm

Revelation 19:9

Then he said to me, "Write, 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.' " And he said to me, "These are true words of God." (NASB)

This week Ann Spangler's "Praying the Names of Jesus" is on the Name of BRIDEGROOM; Husband (see Crosswalk.com and/or HERE). If you'd like to link up with us here at The Power of Your Love this Friday-Sun. sharing about Jesus as the Bridegroom; through song, graphic, poem, testimony, however you'd like... let's honor our Bridegroom on this wonderful Mother's Day weekend. Please COME & JOIN us!

MAY YOUR MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND BE WONDERFUL and FULFILLING in every way possible! Sharing a blessing and prayer by Susan Kramer that I liked and wishing you all with love & honor... even if you are like me and not a biological mother, we all have the opportunity to be one to others and have a mother to thank and love; whether she is here or home with Jesus like mine...our hearts can still give THANKS, LOVE and HONOR motherhood;

A blessing and prayer tribute to all mothers "Blessed be all mothers Who have come into our lives Whose kindness, care and loving Remain with us to guide. Your inspiration in us Made us strive in every way Especially to remember Helping others makes our day. Mothers, this little tribute Flows directly from my heart You are so loved and cherished Invaluable, one and all, you are. Susan Kramer

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WORD FILLED WEDNESDAY

visit

Penny @ pennyraine.com/blog

BLESSINGS

to

YOU ALL!

and

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

(click to hear & read)

Love & Peace,

Peggy

PRAYING THE NAMES of JESUS: BRIDEGROOM

WEEK NINETEEN

The Name of Jesus for this week with Ann Spangler at Crosswalk.com

Hope you will join us each Friday(or anytime during that weekend)

sharing from what we read or would like to share about the Name of Jesus for that week.

You may go HERE to find out more and follow along daily at Crosswalk. com with the devotional of Ann Spangler, "Praying the Names of Jesus"

The Name

God is not content to be known merely as Creator, Lord, or even Father. Incredibly he reveals himself also as Bridegroom or Husband. The Hebrew Scriptures contain numerous allusions to Yahweh as Israel’s divine Husband, and the New Testament presents Christ as the church’s Bridegroom. He is the Holy One who did not cling to his divinity but left his Father’s house to dwell among us, calling us to become one with him in the most intimate way possible. To all of us, male and female, Christ offers himself as our provider and protector, the one who has forever pledged himself in faithfulness and love.

Key Scripture

Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb! Revelation 19:9

Isaiah 54:5 – 7;

Revelation 19:6 – 9;

Matthew 9:14 – 15;

John 3:29

Lord, you left your Father’s house to come to earth and claim me as your own. Thank you for showing me what love is by the way you lived your life. Preserve me from both worldliness and weariness as I await your coming. I pray that on that great and terrible day, I, along with all your people, will be ready, eagerly awaiting your return as our Savior and our Bridegroom.

What do you think it means that Jesus is the Bridegroom?

Let's discover more this week through Ann's book or evotionals

and God's WORD!