I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me ~ Galatians 2:20 ESV
There is nothing people can or need to do. Only Christ could do—and has done—what must be done to make people acceptable to God.
Album: Turn Up the Divine
Inspired by Galatians 2:14–21
Video Credits: E.M.
© 2024 Eddy Mann
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ~ Isaiah 9:6
A look and listen back to the 2015 release (Album: ‘Hope Love Joy Peace’) of ‘Wonderful Counselor.’ It’s still alive and relevant today!
Lyrics:
Wonderful Counselor, born to us
Born to love, and want good for us
You want good for us, Lord Jesus
Wonderful Counselor, given to us
Given to guide, and provide for us
You provide for us, Lord Jesus
Your presence surrounds me
Your glory for all to see
Wonderful Counselor, sent to us
Sent to heal, and to comfort us
You comfort us, Lord Jesus
Album: Hope Love Joy Peace
© 2013 Eddy Mann
CCLI #7142112
Hissongs/ASCAP
A re-imagining of a familiar Christmas refrain, as it happened during a spontaneous time of worship in December of 2024. It was sung beneath a prayer reading from the Book of Psalms.
‘Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;’ (Psalm 95:6)
Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? ~ Romans 2:4
Lyrics:
Once again Lord, I come broken
I come broken to Your Throne
You receive me (with) arms wide open
(And) You adoringly welcome me home
Once again Lord, I come humbly
I come humbly to Your Throne
You receive me (with) arms wide open
(And) You adoringly welcome me home
I cry out Your name
Jesus my Savior You reign
I cry out Your name
Jesus my Savior You reign
Once once again Lord I come grateful
I come grateful to Your Throne
You receive me (with) arms wide open
(And) You adoringly welcome me home
© 2018 Eddy Mann
CCLI # 7117831
Hissongs / ASCAP
Lord, thank you for your never-ending kindness, tolerance and patience. May I never grow into a life of ungratefulness.
Pray on,
Eddy
Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? ~ Romans 2:4
The goodness of God makes possible indulgence in the hearts of foolish men, but brings about repentance in the hearts of wise men. ~ Jon Courson
My daughter’s good and compassionate nature makes her a prime target for others who want to take advantage of her. (I never had to teach her how to act, but how to protect herself from how she acts naturally). Yet I’ve experienced myself taking advantage of God’s love and kindness. Not so much now as I’ve matured in my faith, but as a young man when I was beginning my journey.
It’s becoming ever imperative that I delve into His Word often as a way of staying on the straight and narrow. I’ve found it to be the best way to remain cognizant of my attitude and responses in my life and the world around me. In doing so I can recognize and correct my worldly desires and in a beautiful way reinforce my relationship with God.
Lord, thank you for your never-ending tolerance and patience. May I never grow into a life of ungratefulness.
Pray on,
Eddy
What experiences in life helped you grow the most?
The moments that challenge us are the ones that have the most value. The experiences that reveal our limitations and the need we have for a greater source of strength and wisdom, God, are the ones where we see the greatest growth in our journey.
This is an unplugged song from the ‘Chapel Songs’ album. It was inspired by Psalm 139 quite a few years ago. Since that time it’s been a staple of my repertoire. Hopefully it continues to strengthen and reassure those who are hurting, doubting, and living in a fearful world.
Album: Chapel Songs
Album: The Twelve
Video Credit: Engin Akyurt / E.M.
Available at http://www.eddymann.com
© 2020 Eddy Mann
Lyrics:
I never walk alone
You linger by my side
I never walk alone
You are with me
You go before me and follow me
You place Your blessing on my head
You hem me in behind and before
You lay Your hand upon my head
© 2009 Eddy Mann
CCLI #6123440
Hissongs / ASCAP
I gave my daughter away last Saturday. Now that statement by itself sounds awful, but then we read in Genesis 3:24 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” And that brings me comfort, that warms my heart, because over the past few years I’ve seen my daughter, and my son-in-law act as one through some highs and some lows.
In Eph 5:33 Paul writes, “Let each one of you men, love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” All any father can hope for, pray for, is a man who puts his daughter above himself, and commits to a lifetime of loving her, and that prayer’s been answered in the affirmative.
Yes, last Saturday I gave my daughter away, but today I’m a peaceful and contented father, and father-in-law. Lord, bless them with happiness and a healthy and long journey together.
The Bestowing
As I sit by the window, coffee in hand
And the sun begins to shadow the sound
My mind drifts to memories, of a little girl
That will later be clothed in a gown
Her smile will be the same as it ever was
Reflecting on all that it greets
As later today we’ll make that walk together
Where I’ll give my daughter away for keeps
He loves her as much as I could expect
Maybe a little more
And it gives my heart solace, as a piece breaks off
To know that he’ll catch it before it hits the floor
Her smile will be the same as it ever was
Reflecting on all that it greets
As later today we’ll make that walk together
When I give my daughter away for keeps
She’s waited what seems like all of her life
To arrive at this moment in time
A moment that’ll be covered with tears of joy
And no doubt some will be mine
Her smile will be the same as it ever was
Reflecting on all that it greets
As later today we’ll make that walk together
When I give my daughter away for keeps
~ E.M.
September 14, 2024
So much has been written about mankind’s need for hope, and there’s never been a time when we didn’t need it. Scripture says, ‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.’ (Romans 15:13 ESV) ~ E.M.
Hope of the World ushers in a radiant light, instills hope, and leaves you with a smile that lingers
The Further
I was asked recently about the journey of this song, as in how did it get to this version, and on this album? It’s no doubt the oldest song on the project. It was written twenty years ago and has gone through quite a few differing arrangements over that time. I was never really happy with it, in fact I had no intentions of including it on an album back in 2011 called The Twelve. It took some prodding from a voice on my accountability team. And yes, I have a real accountability team that keeps me on the straight and narrow, or at least it attempts too. I included it back then because it was always an engaging song during times of worship. What made me uncomfortable was not the message, I love the message, but the musical setting never quite felt right. I always struggled to find a nice little niche to sing it from …where it didn’t feel awkward.
The Chapel Songs project was created as a collection of easy to access worship songs for the small church, not that they couldn’t be embellished and sung in larger communities, but so many of todays popular recordings can be intimidating for musicians who aren’t professionals, and I wanted to provide an album of songs a single guitarist or pianist could lead with.
So I revisited this song and toyed with some sparse arrangements, and eventually found one that made me smile, and that was it. The lyric video is an unplugged version of the album track and presents an even simpler approach. The message is still intact, and is certainly still relevant. God’s messages always are!
Hope of the world
Shine on us
You are the Answer
Fill up our hearts, fill up our souls
Lure us away from all that’s wrong
Fill up our hearts, fill up our souls
Give us the strength to carry on
Here we stand, blessed with each new day
Here we stand, humbled works of clay
© 2003 Eddy Mann
CCLI #6123488
Hissongs / ASCAP
You can listen/stream the album version here on my website
I’d love to hear your thoughts
Pray on,
Eddy
This past week my wife and I traveled south to warm up before the holidays. While being on the road I found my mind wandering in and out of all sorts of thoughts and prayers. I don’t think I’m alone in discovering that my mind operates differently when I’m not being disrupted by the noise of the world. Open road driving seems to provide a time and space for me to ponder, and to plan, but like life in general there are always unexpected wrinkles along the way, and this trip was no different in that respect.
Our first day was littered with accidents, none prayerfully that were life ending, but none the less they were there in numbers that seemed greater than usual, and which made me very aware of the rubberneckers. It was in that state that I started to think about, and pray about, the need to be curious…
Pray on,
Eddy
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