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May the Words of My Mouth / Branon Dempsey

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May the Words of My Mouth
 
Psalm 19:14; Psalm 48:9; Proverbs 7:2; Psalm 119:11-16; Matthew 15:11; Hebrews 13:15
 
Great words or traditions are no substitute for a pure heart in worship. Great preaching,music and art are no replacement for a soul that is sincere and honest before God. Many things go into our hearts through our eyes, mouths and ears (Matthew 15:1), but in the end,what do our hearts produce as a result of praise to God?
 
First we must ask: how are the things in our hearts returned to God? Are they detestable tothe Lord, or are they received as honorable praise?
 
The more we take in His words of life, the more we overflow with the life of Christ in ourwalk. Hebrews 13:15 tells us to continually (not just every Sunday) offer a sacrifice of praise– the fruit of lips that profess His name.
 
Second we must ask: in my heart, what kind of fruit am I growing? Is it worth giving, or isit worth losing?
 
Jesus desires our lives to be in line with His words, so that we may meditate rightly in Hissight. When we are meeting Him daily, we are able to mediate all day long on His unfailinglove (Psalm 48:9).
 
Before we open the doors of worship, may we live holy lives as an act of worship. Walkingand professing the goodness of His holy name: pure, blameless and incorruptible. There isno substitute for honest words of worship that come from a contrite heart.
 
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight,Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer (Psalm 19:14).
 
So this is how we are to live – holy lives to God. From this kind of living, we can’t help but to voice this kind of joy in our singing.
 
Worship is not as much singing as it is living. Simply, we live what we sing. May our worship and songs not be set on earthly things, but on the eternal things of God (Colossians 3:1).
 
We are to take captive every thought into the obedience of Christ. When we do, we storeup for ourselves wisdom that fears the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). We become transformed tounderstand God’s glory into His image (2 Corinthians 3:18).
 
What is our image of worship? Jesus Christ. We are to live as Christ; He is the substance andbreath for daily living. Created for good works, we walk in worship and do the things He hasprepared for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
 
We are to offer ourselves daily in worship as living sacrifices – holy and pleasing to God(Romans 12:1).
 
Reflection: What words are on your heart?How is God calling you to look at the eternal things differently?
 
How are you voicing the thoughts of things that are true, honest and lovely back to God?
 
Find the joy of God in the living – especially in the tough times – so you may experience His grace and strength in time of need. Then, take what God shows you and share it with others. Your story makes a difference to people, every time you sing the melody of God.
 
Extra Verse References: Colossians 3:1; Proverbs 9:10; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12:1
 
@BranonDempsey @WorshipTT 📲 WTTU.co/iTunes
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Branon Dempsey is the founder and CEO of Worship Team Training and Worship Team Training University WTTU.co He has over twenty years of leading worship and teaching worship theology, music and songwriting for churches ranging from 500 to 5,000 members. He has had the opportunity to train and study worship at Maranatha! Music as well as some of the most well-known churches in the country, including Coast Hills Church, and Saddleback Church, where Rick Warren is pastor. Branon Dempsey holds an M.Div in Worship Theology and Worship Arts, along with a Bachelors of Music in Composition and Performance, along with an emphasis in worship leader training by Maranatha and Integrity Music. Branon is a devotional writer for Bible.com Youversion and selling author / teacher with Faithlife (Logos Bibles) for worship teaching and training material. WTTU exists to help individuals understand their personality, their learning style and their spiritual maturity, which, in turn, helps the individuals sharpen their quality development and gain the needed confidence to reach the upward call of God in Christ Jesus Ephesians 2:10 and Philippians 3:14. Follow Branon: @BranonDempsey @worshiptt

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