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Matthew 6
5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love
to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do:
for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verse 1) make remarks about having a close relationship with God. Emphasize that prayer
is our connection with our Lord and Savior. Whether in our prayer closet, or in our daily work and activities, stay connected with God. The "Garden of Prayer" can be in your heart, wherever you are.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 2-3) read Matthew 6:6-13 (slowly). Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
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A Hymn is a Slice of Faith
At Ever Praise Music we believe that a hymn is a slice of faith,
written by ordinary people, for ordinary people,
on an extraordinary journey.
God has gifted countless numbers of people with songs
in their hearts. They shared their lyrics and melodies with us
in the form of sacred hymns. Take a closer look at one of these sacred hymns and you will find encouragement for your daily
walk of faith. Peruse the titles of a sacred hymnal and you will find clues as to the slice of someone's faith journey found in the hymn.
Hymns are examples of the spiritual fruit produced by ordinary people, for ordinary people, on an extraordinary journey.
This spiritual fruit, or faith fruit, is written by everyday people
who walked where we walk, felt what we have felt,
and often did what we have done. These hymns can encourage
us on our journey, lead us around obstacles,
teach us how to serve our neighbor, help us stand
against principalities and powers,
share with us the praise and glory of the Lord, and witness
to all of us about the goodness and mercy of Almighty God.>>>
- Peace Like a River #2952:10
Matthew 2
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. When the song begins, (During Verse 1) make remarks about how Jesus is the King of Kings. The people of the Gentile Nations worshiped our savior at the time of His birth. The Wise Men began to follow the star, long before His birth,
in order to reach the manger at the appointed time. Emphasize that these were great men of science and learning. Their journey was long, but their inspiration was the Star in The East. They came to Bethlehem with awe in their hearts and spirits for the Christ Child called the King of Kings.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 2 - 3) read the scripture found in the book of Matthew 2: 1-12. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
- Another World Sample0:46
Hymn for the Week of December 21st 2025
December Theme: "Christmas Hymns"
- Sweet Hour of Prayer #3333:43
The Beautiful Garden of Prayer
I've got peace like a river,
I've got peace like a river,
I've got peace like a river in my soul.
I've got peace like a river,
I've got peace like a river,
I've got peace like a river in my soul.
I've got love like a river,
I've got love like a river,
I've got love like a river in my soul.
I've got love like a river,
I've got love like a river,
I've got love like a river in my soul
I've got joy like a river,
I've got joy like a river,
I've got joy like a river in my soul.
I've got joy like a river,
I've got joy like a river,
I've got joy like a river in my soul.
Hymn for the Week of January 18th 2025
January Theme: "Hymns of Peace"
Psalm 143
1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. 6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
7 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me,
lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust:
cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. As the song plays the first time (During Verse 1), make remarks about going to the Lord in prayer. Whether we pray in the church congregation, small groups, as a family, or in our prayer closet, God is there. We gain spiritual healing and confidence when we take our burdens to the Lord, and leave them there.
2 As the song continues, (During Verses 2 - 3) read the scripture from the book of Psalm 143: 1-10. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
Verse 2
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
The shepherds feared and trembled
when lo! above the earth
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed our Savior‘s birth.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight
Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;
In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls
O’er my soul like an infinite calm.
Refrain:
Peace! peace! wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above;
Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray,
In fathomless billows of love.
What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace,
Buried deep in the heart of my soul;
So secure that no power can mine it away,
While the years of eternity roll. (Refrain)
I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace,
Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control;
For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day,
And His glory is flooding my soul. (Refrain)
Hymn for the Week of January 25th 2025
January Theme: "Hymns of Peace"
Verse 3
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
Down in a lonely manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
Sweet Hour of Prayer
John 14
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verses 1-2) make remarks about finding peace in a very hectic world. Emphasize that the busy and confusing times in which we live should not prevent us from enjoying the peace of Christ in our hearts. When we center ourselves in the love of Christ Jesus, we can begin to inspire others to seek the same peace within their hearts and spirit. Share the Good News of the peace of God whenever and wherever you are able.
2. As the song continues, (During Verse 3), read the scripture from the book of John 14:1-3 and John 14:27-29. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts sing Verses 1-3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
We three kings of Orient are;
bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star.
Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign. (Refrain)
Frankincense to offer have I;
incense owns a Deity nigh;
prayer and praising, voices raising,
worshiping God on high. (Refrain)
Wonderful Peace
Luke 2
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing
which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verse 1) make remarks about the advent season coming to a close, and the time of waiting being accomplished.
Emphasize how we, as faithful believers, should spread the Good News from the hilltops to the valleys, and all over the world. Read Luke 52:7.
2. As the song continues, (During Verses 2 - 3) read the scripture from the book of Luke 2:8-18 followed by Isaiah 9:6. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer, Meditation, and Reflection.
Here is a prayer to start your day from
Pastor Joel Osteen.
Lakewood Church has a number
of online worship resources as well.
Prayer Guides, Motivational Planners
and many books and materials..
Hymn for the Week of December 28th 2025
December Theme: "Christmas Hymns"
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Hymn for the Week of January 11th 2025
January Theme: "Hymns of Peace"
Luke Chapter 2
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
Worship Suggestion:
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1. As the song plays the first time, make remarks about the passage of Luke Chapter 2 which tells the story of the birth of Jesus, and the role that the shepherds played in spreading the good news. Read Luke 2:13 - 17. Emphasize that the shepherds model what we all must do to tell the world about Christ our Savior. Let the song End.
2. As the song plays the second time, turn to the second scripture which gives specific instructions in our ministry of the Good News. Read the scripture from Philippians 2: 1-11.
3. As the song plays the third time, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer and meditation.
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Hymn for the Week of January 4th 2026
Final Christmas Hymn: Feast of the Epiphany
The Wise Men Visit the Holy Family
(The Journey Was Long, But They Finally Arrived to See the Christ Child)
There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting,
There’s a place that is wondrously fair;
For it glows with the light of His presence,
’Tis that beautiful garden of prayer.
Refrain:
Oh, the beautiful garden, the garden of prayer,
Oh, the beautiful garden of prayer;
There my Savior awaits, and He opens the gates...
To the beautiful garden of prayer.
There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting,
And I go with my burden and care
Just to learn from His lips words of comfort,
In the beautiful garden of prayer. (Refrain)
There’s a garden where Jesus is waiting,
And He bids you to come meet Him there;
Just to bow, and receive a new blessing,
In the beautiful garden of prayer. (Refrain)
We Are One Body
Jesus Taught Us...
...That there is evil in the world, but He didn't dwell on it.
Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:
I am come that they might have life,
and that they might have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
He chose the twelve disciples so that we could hear
the good news from many different perspectives.
The apostles who preached and wrote the books of the
New Testament wrote from different perspectives as well.
We should not declare one Gospel message
as superior to the others.
The Four Gospels teach us, in the broader sense,
that these eyewitnesses wrote the same message,
described the same story of the life of Jesus Christ,
but spoke to us from four different perspectives.
So many teachers of our present day, critique the good news
preached by others from a different perspective.
The Bible says "he that hath an ear, let him hear..."
The Holy Spirit is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow..>>>(read more)
- Blessed Assurance #273:16
Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.
We Three Kings of Orient Are
- Angels We Have Heard on High #542:30
Verse 1
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
o’er silent flocks by night,
behold, throughout the heavens
there shone a holy light.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
Hymn for the Week of February 1st 2025
January Theme: "Hymns of Prayer"
- Wonderful Peace #2963:02
Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Hymn for the Week of February 8th 2025
January Theme: "Hymns of Prayer"
Romans 8
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear;
but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Worship Suggestion: #27
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1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verse 1) make remarks about this Easter season of worship and praise. Emphasize that we have this blessed assurance because Jesus died and was resurrected for our salvation. This is a time of rejoicing and spiritual renewal for the people of God. Meditate on the Ministry of Jesus, the Passion of Christ Jesus, and the wonderful promises from God who never fails.
2. As the song continues, (During verses 2 - 3) read the holy scripture found in the book of Romans 8: 1- 2, 10-18. Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1-3 together
4. Prayer and Meditation.
Would you like to pray?
Here is a prayer to start your day from
Rev. Dr. Byron T. Brazier
of the Apostolic Church of God, Chicago.
Prayer is offered Monday through Friday.
A great way to start your day!
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. (Refrain)
Perfect submission, all is at rest;
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. (Refrain)
Go Tell it On the Mountain
Philippians 4
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus.
Worship Suggestion #295
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1. As the song plays the first time, (During Verses 1 - 2) make remarks about finding spiritual peace in a troubled world. Emphasize that this is the peace that will sustain us in good times and in bad times. Though it seems that there is no peace in the world you can find peace in Christ Jesus. Pass this peace of spirit along to inspire others wherever and whenever you are able.
2. As the song continues, (During Verse 3) read Philippians 4: 4-9.
Let the song end.
3. When the song restarts, sing Verses 1 - 3 together.
4. Prayer and Meditation.
Blessed Assurance
- Go Tell It On the Mountain #662:50
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Meditation Moments
Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o’er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains.
Refrain:
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heav’nly song? (refrain)
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him Whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee,
Christ the Lord, the newborn King. (refrain)
- We Three Kings of Orient Are #64 2:51
- The Beautiful Garden of Prayer #3303:47
Peace Like a River
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