Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. - Ephesians 1:3
Few things stir the soul like beautiful, God-exalting music (and this from a guy who wouldn't recognize an A# if came up to him and said, "howdy doody"). The power and glory of the Almighty pierces through the dreary darkness of this sin-stained realm in untold, and unexpected, places. It is beheld in the embrace of a friend. God's glory can be seen in the sunset sky by faith-full eyes. The love of the Father is even echoed through the faintest whispers of our children..."Daddy, I love you." God's creative genius is even imitated through song. The glory of God surrounds us. Yet, our chronic self-absorption...our preoccupation with foolishness...drowns out its glorious tones. One of the most horrific effects of our depravity is our ridiculous contentment with the shallow passions of the flesh. Choosing sin over savoring the goodness of God is like deciding to eat under cooked, maggot-infested beef instead of filet mignon.
The lyrics to Doxology (meaning, "an expression of praise/glory to God") are as follows:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Stop. Look. Focus. Observe. Think. Decide. Praise Him.
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