Today, instead of writing a long blog article, I am going to provide a vlog link on a modern hymn entitled, “I Set My Hope” (Hymn for a Deconstructing Friend). Here is a summary about the video below.
On this vlog, I talk about the hymn, “I Set My Hope: Hymn for a Deconstructing Friend” and how the Bible can be a source of encouragement for those struggling in their faith. I comment on two Psalms from the Old Testament. Psalm 1 is a song of orientation to God. Meaning, it directs us to the Lord. Psalm 73 is one of several Psalms that can be labeled as Psalms of disorientation. Meaning, describing people who have turned from God and the repercussions in doing so. You can click on the graphic or link below to go directly to the vlog on YouTube.
You can also read below information about the hymn and view the recorded live video of the hymn sung at the 2023 Sing Conference.
Please click on the link to go to my vlog on “Modern Hymn Study: I Set My Hope.”
MY QUIET TIME YOUTUBE FEED
Every now and then during my quiet time in the mornings I search for an appropriate song on YouTube that goes along with the Scripture I am reading. This morning while I was glancing through some videos one stood out to me.
What caught my attention was the subtitle. “Hymn for a Deconstructing Friend.” If you are not familiar with the term “deconstructing,” it is a modern way of describing what the Bible calls “apostasy.”
Deconstructing one’s faith is simply that. It is when a person who once identified as a Christian rethinks their faith and jettisons previously held beliefs. Even to the point of no longer identifying as a Christian. Denying Christ. Essentially becoming agnostic or even an atheist. This may even lead to them to deconstruct other areas of their lives. Their moral beliefs, leave and forsake family, friends, and peers.
THE HYMN
The hymn, “I Set My Hope” was written for those who are on the precipice of leaving their faith behind. It is a song of encouragement and hope. To hopefully help them to re-orientate their hearts and minds back to Christ.
The hymn was written by Keith Getty, Matt Papa, and Matt Boswell. The video link for the hymn below is from the 2023 “Sing Conference” in Nashville put on by Keith and Kristyn Getty. It is my hope and prayer, as I am sure those who wrote this hymn, will minister encouragement and hope for those you know today.
THE LYRICS
I Set My Hope On Jesus (Hymn For A Deconstructing Friend)
Verse 1
When this life of trials tests my faith
I set my hope on Jesus
When the questions come and doubts remain
I set my hope on Jesus
For the deepest wounds that time won’t heal
There’s a joy that runs still deeper
There’s a truth that’s more than all I feel
I set my hope on Jesus
Chorus
I set my hope on Jesus
My rock my only trust
Who set His heart upon me first
I set my hope on Jesus
Verse 2
Though I falter in this war with sin
I set my hope on Jesus
When I fail the fight and sink within
I set my hope on Jesus
Though the shame would drown me in its sea
And I dread the waves of justice
I will cast my life on Calvary
I set my hope on Jesus
Verse 3
Though the world calls me to leave my Lord
I set my hope on Jesus
Though it offers all its vain rewards
I set my hope on Jesus
Though this heart of mine is prone to stray
Give me grace enough to finish
Till I worship on that final day
I set my hope on Jesus
Tag
I set my hope on Jesus
Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
CCLI Song #7223239
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