Author Archives: Gary Anthony

Thank you for songs of praise and adoration, songs of glory and honor, for they give us words to worship you. Thank you for the songs of the redeemed, Lord, for they are a gift for us to remember what … Continue reading →

Father, the ministry you have called us to is often just plain hard. The hours, the relationships, the never-ending, week by week demands of music ministry, it’s all just overwhelming sometimes. Adding to that mix, too often we find ourselves … Continue reading →

You are the God who created the heavens and the earth.You are the God who said, “let there be light,” and there was light.You are the God who separated the day from the night, and you made two great lights … Continue reading →

Christ has risen and the tomb is empty! Hallelujah! The price for our sin has been paid and death is defeated! All praise to the risen Lord, all glory to his name! Let the earth cry out and all the … Continue reading →

Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! We join the throng and lift our voice to sing out loud hosannas to the King! Blessed are you, Jesus, for you are the Christ, the Son of … Continue reading →

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go into the house of the Lord!’” Father, we thank you for the gift of leading your people. Though we are called to lead worship, and for many of us … Continue reading →

It was you, God, who spoke into being light. With your words “let there be light,” there was, indeed, light. You separated light and darkness, and you called the light day and the darkness, night. It was your first act … Continue reading →

O God of Creation, Lord of heaven and earth,God of light and darkness, Lord of the day and night.As you were the Great I Am before time began,Open our eyes to your greatness and your glory;Let us grasp anew your … Continue reading →

Thank you, Father, for the mountain tops where you lead us into great moments of worship, where songs help us soar above the fray of everyday life. On those rare mountain tops, we catch a glimpse of your glory, and … Continue reading →

Father, how I love the sounds of your people, gathering in your name. Their voices filling the room with the sounds of fellowship and laughter. They delight in joining together, to share this journey of life as brothers and sisters … Continue reading →