And all ye men of tender heart
Forgiving others take your part
O praise Him alleluia
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
Praise God and on Him cast your care
O praise Him alleluia

All Creatures of Our God and King
By: St. Francis 1225, trans. William Henry Draper 1919

Listen to this modern version of this ancient hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the video below.

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As we continue our journey through this ancient hymn ask the Holy Spirit to help you issue this call to worship. Be sure to find your place in the praise. Let’s tune our hearts.

A Tender Heart

Which come first, the tenderness or the forgiveness? Certainly, learning to forgive requires some tenderness, but some tenderness also makes forgiving easier. There is obviously an interplay with these two realities.

So where are you on these two continuums? Do you need a little more tenderness, try forgiving someone today. Do you need to be a little more forgiving, practice a little tenderness toward others. They really do play off each other.

And all ye men of tender heart

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV

Now we turn our attention to the pinnacle of creation, created in God’s image, mankind. Though being made in God’s image predisposes us to giving him glory, we do so best when we act in a way that is reflective of his nature. Showing kindness to each other is one such expression. 

How is your heart becoming more tender? Are you allowing the challenges and difficulties which God permits to come into your daily living to have a tenderizing effect on you or is your heart becoming more hard instead? You often do not get to choose your circumstances, but you can always choose your response.

RESONATE! 
Take a few moments and consider the tenderness of your heart. Are you inclined to offer forgiveness readily? If not, can you identify why that is? Make this your simple prayer “Holy Spirit, tenderize my hard heart.” 

Is a Forgiving Heart

While tenderness is a posture, forgiveness is an act. Certainly, you can keep the idea of forgiveness inside, but true forgiveness is more than a posture. It is an action, or series of actions engaged in to usher a different reality, an outward expression on an inward transaction.

Tenderness will indeed predispose you to forgive. That is true whether the one needing the forgiveness is you or someone else. Forgiveness changes the way you look at yourself, and the way you look at others. Are you willing to take the initiative and extend forgiveness to others whether they have asked or even realize they need it? After all, that is exactly what Jesus already did for you.

Forgiving others take your part

Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13 ESV

Still, an even better reflection of the glory of God is when we offer forgiveness.  This act mirrors the work of Christ on the cross. It allows us to extend to others what we have ourselves first received from God. Do you want to give praise to God? Forgive others, particularly those you have a complaint against.

Is there anyone you need to forgive? Maybe you’ve been carrying some thing around for a long time. Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and hoping they die. Choose to stop drinking the poison of unforgiveness and offer forgiveness if only in your heart to those who may not even realize they need it.

RESONATE
Take a few moments and think about forgiveness. Having been a recipient of it, will you now extend it to someone who needs it? Pray this simple prayer, “Jesus, help me to freely offer forgiveness.“  

Jesus, thank You for offering me forgiveness. Give me a tender heart which quick acknowledges that truth and responds by offering forgiveness. In Jesus’ name. 

Tender Tuning!

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Video 52.4 Transcript

Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.

And all ye men of tender heart
Forgiving others take your part
O praise Him alleluia
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
Praise God and on Him cast your care
O praise Him alleluia

How is your heart becoming more tender? Are you allowing the challenges and difficulties which God permits to come into your daily living to have a tenderizing effect on you or is your heart becoming more hard instead? You often do not get to choose your circumstances, but you can always choose your response.

Holy Spirit, tenderize my hard heart.

Is there anyone you need to forgive? Maybe you’ve been carrying some thing around for a long time. Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and hoping they die. Choose to stop drinking the poison of unforgiveness all for it even if only in your heart to those who may not even realize they need it.

Jesus, help me to freely offer forgiveness. 

Have you born pain and sorrow of any kind for a long time? It may be emotional, mental, spiritual, or physical. Have you deliberately chosen to cast that burden on the Lord? Maybe He has had you carry it for a reason. Maybe it is time to ask Him to bear it.

Father, I cast my pain and sorrow on You.

You may find that when you give those things to Him, He cares for you like you never understood before. Maybe He will remove the weight of them. Maybe He will show His care by sustaining you through them. Either way, you will know His care for you like never before.

Jesus, I praise You for caring for me.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.

And all ye men of tender heart
Forgiving others take your part
O praise Him alleluia
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
Praise God and on Him cast your care
O praise Him alleluia

Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time, Be Resonant.

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Thou flowing water pure and clear
Make music for thy Lord to hear
O praise Him alleluia
Thou fire so masterful and bright
Thou givest man both warmth and light
O praise Him alleluia

All Creatures of Our God and King
By: St. Francis 1225, trans. William Henry Draper 1919

Listen to this modern version of this ancient hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the video below.

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Please enjoy this video and the transcript below.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we continue our journey through this ancient hymn ask the Holy Spirit to help you issue this call to worship. Be sure to find your place in the praise. Let’s tune our hearts.

Flowing Water Making Music

Can you hear the sound of the image at the top? I can because I have a clear mental image. It is light and crisp. It dances and moves freely.

This stanza challenges water to make music. Certainly it does and is of course more a response to the Lord moving it, than it is  responding to these words. Even so, we sing and offer the exhortation for water to make its sound of praise.

Thou flowing water pure and clear

Who builds his upper chambers in the heavens and founds his vault upon the earth; who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out upon the surface of the earth— the Lord is his name. Amos 9:6 ESV

We move on in this stanza to a couple elements. First, water. It flows pure and clear. It is always on the move at the Lord’s command. Whether the crashing waves of the ocean, or the torrent of a running river, there is power on display. All that power bringing glory to God.

What is your favorite form of water? The sound of the stream rippling across smooth stones is probably mine. Either that or the symphony of waves on the seashore. Then there’s the power of a waterfall. May their praise inspire my response of hallelujah!

RESONATE! 
Take a few moments and consider the sounds of water. Which most inspires your song of praise? Make this your simple prayer “Lord, thank You for the many sounds of water.” 

Music on/of the Water

Handel wrote his collection of orchestral movements titled “Water Music”. It was premiered on 7-17-1717 in response to King George I request for a concert on the River Thames. The musicians performed on one barge while the King and his party rode on another. How extravagant!

Yet their music merely accompanies that which the flowing water already made, had been making long before, and will continue to make until the Lord returns. We have a similar invitation to add our music to theirs to the accompaniment of the flowing waters. Whether orchestra, piano, voice, banjo, bagpipe, violin, piccolo or other instrument, the invitation stands. As a result, are you feeling inspired to join the praise yet?

Make music for thy Lord to hear

The mountains saw you and writhed; the raging waters swept on; the deep gave forth its voice; it lifted its hands on high. Habakkuk 3:10 ESV

Here the voice of the raging waters is articulated. I personally prefer the babbling of a gentle brook. There is also the roar and rhythm of the waves of the ocean and the pounding of the rain. Different timbres and sounds all declaring the praise of the Lord our God.

There is a music to each of the forms of water. Can you use your sanctified imagination and recall a few of them now? Each of them offers a distinct sound of praise, and calls us to find our voice. How will you create your unique praise to God?

RESONATE
Take a few moments and think about the music of the water. Will you merely listen or will you also yourself to draw inspiration from its praise. Pray this simple prayer, “Father, help me find my form of praise.“  

Jesus, thank You for the many sounds of worship made by water. Help me find my place in Your orchestra of adoration. In Jesus’ name. 

Liquid Tuning!

Keep coming back, and we will work to help you remove the things that may hinder your longing for His return by cultivating an awareness of God’s presence. We will help you tune your heart to live out your worship by providing resources like this to help you acknowledge the greatness of God as you become more Resonant, 7 days a week.

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Video 52.3 Transcript

Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.

Thou flowing water pure and clear
Make music for thy Lord to hear
O praise Him alleluia
Thou fire so masterful and bright
Thou givest man both warmth and light
O praise Him alleluia

What is your favorite form of water? The sound of the stream rippling across smooth stones is probably mine. Either that or the symphony of waves on the seashore. Then there’s the power of a waterfall. May their praise inspire my response of hallelujah!

Lord, thank You for the many sounds of water.

There is a music to each of the forms of water. Can you use your sanctified imagination and recall a few of them now? Each of them offers a distinct sound of praise, and calls us to find our voice. How will you create your unique praise to God?

Father, help me find my form of praise.

There is a very obvious power to fire. That power has a terrifying aspect to it because of its ability to burn and consume. If you have ever stood close to a raging fire, you are well acquainted with that power. Nothing in creation compares to this incredible vehicle of praise.

Spirit, show me the unique, worshipful nature of the flame.

There is also this incredibly welcoming aspect of fire. If you have ever been cold and wet and dry and near to an open fire, you are well acquainted with its influence. Peter knew it that evening in the courtyard but was unable to push back his fear and worship with it. 

Jesus, help me take a cue from the fire when I am cold.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.

Thou flowing water pure and clear
Make music for thy Lord to hear
O praise Him alleluia
Thou fire so masterful and bright
Thou givest man both warmth and light
O praise Him alleluia

Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time,
Be Resonant.

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Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise Him alleluia
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him alleluia

All Creatures of Our God and King
By: St. Francis 1225, trans. William Henry Draper 1919

Listen to this modern version of this ancient hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the video below.

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Please enjoy this video and the transcript below.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we continue our journey through this ancient hymn ask the Holy Spirit to help you issue this call to worship. Be sure to find your place in the praise. Let’s tune our hearts.

Listening to the Song of the Wind

You have probably felt the strength of the wind, but have you heard its song? Not just the whistle through the pines but the unique tones created as it reveals its power. Just like you, God made it to give Him praise, and the songs He composes are without equal.

Thou rushing wind that art so strong

For behold, he who forms the mountains and creates the wind, and declares to man what is his thought, who makes the morning darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth— the Lord, the God of hosts, is his name! Amos 4:13 ESV

God creates the wind and then uses it to bring glory to His name. But how does the wind give praise to God? Whether it’s rustling through the leaves on the trees, howling through the mountain passes, or moving the mist across the water it’s strength is on display. 

The wind is powerful enough to reform the earth. Strong enough to move things for one place to another. All of that movement is a demonstration of the force of the wind. Though you cannot see it there is a might, and song. What a representation of the presence of God!

RESONATE! 
Take a few moments and consider the song of the wind. Prepare yourself to listen the next time its strength is on display so you can hear the song the Great Composer is writing. Make this your simple prayer “Lord, help me see Your might.” 

Watching for the Dance of the Clouds

Just like the musical art of the wind, there is a visual art to the clouds. Not only can we find shapes that take our imagination to far off places, but there is a dance to the clouds that has a beauty found nowhere else in all creation. Have you ever watched as they drift along like vessels on an invisible stream? Take a few minutes today to simply stop, look up and marvel at the exhibition on display.

Ye clouds that sail in heaven along

He it is who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth, who makes lightnings for the rain and brings forth the wind from his storehouses. Psalm 135:7 ESV 

The wind also moves the clouds across the sky. That is no small accomplishment when you consider their number and variety as well as the circumstances of their formations. As things transpire on the earth below, they continue to flow effortlessly along their journey.

Clouds sailing along through the skies like their own billowing forms of transport, what an image. All that movement designed to point backward to the One who made it and forward to His activity in His creation is whimsical. Beauty and creativity blended cleverly.

RESONATE
Take a few moments and think about the dance of the clouds. Will you take a few moments today to enjoy the show? Maybe right now. Make certain you give glory to the Great Choreographer. Pray this simple prayer, “Father, thank You for the beauty of Your creation.“  

Jesus, thank You for letting me hear and see the wonders of Your creation giving You praise.  Give me ears to hear and eyes to see what the Spirit is saying about my part in the performance of praise. In Jesus’ name. 

Artistic Tuning!

Keep coming back, and we will work to help you remove the things that may hinder your longing for His return by cultivating an awareness of God’s presence. We will help you tune your heart to live out your worship by providing resources like this to help you acknowledge the greatness of God as you become more Resonant, 7 days a week.

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Video 52.2 Transcript

Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.

Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise Him alleluia
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him alleluia

The wind is powerful enough to reform the earth. Strong enough to move things for one place to another. All of that movement is a demonstration of the force of the wind. Though you cannot see it there is a might, What a representation of the presence of God!

Lord, help me see Your might.

Clouds sailing along through the skies like their own billowing forms of transport, what an image. All that movement designed to point backward to the One who made it and forward to His activity in His creation is whimsical. Beauty and creativity blended cleverly.

Father, thank You for the beauty of Your creation.

When was the last time you witnessed a sunrise? It is a supernatural experience if you have eyes to really see it. The way the darkness is split by those first beams of light is awe-inspiring. The hope and promise of a new day and all it may bring is cause for praise.

Spirit, dispel my darkness with Your light.

When was the last time you watched the sunset slowly give away to the twinkle of the starry sky? Have you ever been far away from ambient light so you could clearly see the unimpeded brilliance of a thousand stars? Try to get to such a place sometime and worship.

Jesus, show me Your radiance in the stars.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.

Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise Him alleluia
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him alleluia

Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time,
Be Resonant.

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