“With healing balm my soul He fills and every faithless murmur stills …” Oh, how we need this reminder and refocus as we navigate the world’s chaos! #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

I had never heard this song (based on Psalm 29) until this morning. “Ascribe” may not be a word we use in everyday conversation. It means simply to give or attribute what is due or deserved. That makes sense! #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Born to die. Born to rise. Born to live forevermore. God among us. In the flesh. On the cross our sins He bore. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

“In moments like these …” How do you know when you’re having one of those moments? I can’t answer that for anyone else. But I know I’ve never had them by attempting to create them. And I’ve never had them when my primary focus was on me. Hmmm … #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

I’ve sung Henry van Dyke’s words with Beethoven’s music for many years. Today was the first time I’ve really imagined my heart opening like a budding flower toward the sun of God’s love. I will never again NOT be able to think that way. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

I love the way this stanza describes our faith journey. Now—by faith—overwhelmed by the appetizer of grace. Then—face to face—completely and eternally satisfied in the main course of glory. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Maybe the poetry wouldn’t work as well, but what objects of value could you substitute for silver, gold, and diamonds? What would be a more meaningful proclamation for you? #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

This song was one that we taught our children when they were first able to sing. I can still hear their precious little voices singing these precious truths about Jesus. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Gentle, pure, and kind are not weaknesses. In fact, it took a lot more strength to bear the weight and penalty of our sin than it would have to fly off the handle and torch us for what we deserve. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

I can’t see these words without singing. Every king, kingdom, regime, government, geopolitical entity—every earthly power and authority—has a shelf life. Only Jesus will reign forever. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

On earth as it is in heaven. Let our worship be so. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

“Daddy.” “Papa.” “Baba.” “Abba.” The One who holds my hand. Who walks and talks with me. Who loves without conditions or limits. How could I not love Him back? #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

This is probably the least often sung stanza of this hymn. Maybe it’s the whole “death dew” thing. Or maybe it’s just the dreaded 3rd verse (IYKYK). I’m thinking today of the Jesus-lovers whose final breaths I’ve been honored to observe. Such peace. Such reward. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

This photo is not of me, but it is an accurate depiction of what this song almost always looks like for me—guitar in hand, sitting in my chair by the front window, singing to Jesus. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

This is not about me being offended by someone using “Jesus!” as an expression of exasperation. It’s about why I just can’t. It would never occur to me. He’s too precious. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Ezekiel 36:26 says, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” Yes, He can make a perfect heart! #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Years ago, I heard “worship” defined as directing our mind’s attention and our heart’s affection toward Jesus. In this song, we recognize (attention) His holiness and pledge our love (affection). #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

I’m spending a lot of time in Psalms right now. This song is very “psalmish” in format—a celebration of the character of God and a testimony of commitment to praise. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

I grew up in a tradition that looked a bit askance at anyone who lifted hands in worship. What other weird things would they do? One of the great blessings of a mature faith is getting over the idea that my way is the best way. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

The rest of creation is not sitting by passively waiting for us to rejoice. We just think we’re the ones leading and inviting creation to join us. We need to notice and join in. We need to be the encouragers who seek harmony with all of God’s creatures. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

This phrase caught my attention today: “May Your kingdom be established in our praises …” We can do nothing to build the kingdom of God. We can, however, call attention to it through our praises. We can’t extend it, but we can extend a vision of it. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

There’s a reason that Carman was a one-name-only artist. No one could spell or pronounce Licciardello! I also learned this morning that his cowriter on this song is also a well-known mathematician. God uses such a variety of gifts to proclaim His glory. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Sometimes songs just kinda show up and stick around. That’s when we get the “unknown author” songs. Maybe that’s not a bad thing. Nobody gets credit or critique. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Early 1980s scriptures songs in minor keys with upbeat tempos were pretty much guaranteed to get your toes tapping and hands clapping (awkwardly among us Baptists). #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Today might be a good day to remember what great things God has done and to praise Him. It’s especially important when we are tempted to focus on the ridiculous things that people do. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Another Andrae Crouch favorite from the early 1970s. And the source of a lot of meal blessings jokes (IYKYK) #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

I was 9 years old when Andrae Crouch released this song. I probably didn’t know it for another 4-5 years, but this one and “Through It All” became part of my “special music” repertoire with my mom at the piano. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Two things I love about this setting of Wesley’s hymn text: 1 - It’s an upbeat reminder of the antiphonal pattern found in many of the psalms. 2 - It’s a lesson to those who complain about repetitive modern worship songs. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Having grown up in dry, barren West Texas, I’m awed by trees—especially the massive, majestic redwoods. What a world our mighty King has created and over which He rules! #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing

Jesus IS Lord. That’s not up for debate. The jury is not out on that. The question is whether I will deliberately choose today to submit all of me to His Lordship. And then repeat that choice tomorrow and every other day. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing