Album: Hearts

Genre: Contemporary Hymn

Theme: Awe & Worship

About This Song:

A call to live in awe of the God who rules over all. In this context, “fear” isn’t terror—it’s a true understanding of who God is: holy, sovereign, Creator, and Lord of the entire universe. When His greatness comes into view, everything else falls into place—our choices, our purpose, our lives. With scriptures from the wisdom of Proverbs, Psalms, 1 Samuel, and Deuteronomy, this song reminds listeners that reverence for God leads to knowledge, wisdom, life, and wholehearted obedience. Devotion to the Lord is a life lived wisely before Him, anchored in His enduring love and faithful work through every generation.

Devotion

VERSE 1
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge
Proverbs 23:17 Always be zealous for the fear of the Lord
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life
Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the Lord your God, serve Him only

CHORUS
Deuteronomy 10:12 What does the Lord your God ask of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to Him, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

VERSE 2
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, knowledge of the Holy One is understanding
Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, then one rests content, untouched by trouble

CHORUS
Deuteronomy 10:12 What does the Lord your God ask of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to Him, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

BRIDGE
Psalm 118:4 Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures forever”
1 Samuel 12:24 Fear the Lord and serve him faithfully, consider what great things He has done for you

CHORUS
Deuteronomy 10:12 What does the Lord your God ask of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to Him, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God
Deuteronomy 10:12 What does the Lord your God ask of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to Him, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

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