🙌 “Ever Be: Worship as a Response to God’s Covenant Faithfulness”

🎙️ Spoken Word: “Still on My Lips” I’ve sung songs that faded. Melodies I forgot. Verses I mumbled without meaning. But there’s one line I can’t let go:

“Your praise will ever be on my lips…”

Not because everything is perfect. But because He is. Not because I feel strong. But because He is faithful—even when I’m not. God made promises— And He kept them. He doesn’t just speak to impress, He speaks to fulfill. He said light— And it showed up. He said rescue— And Egypt opened its gates. He said Messiah— And Jesus stepped into time.

God doesn’t make empty promises. He makes eternal ones.

From Noah’s ark to Abraham’s son, From David’s throne to Jesus’ grave— Every word He speaks stands. And I can stand on it too.

So when my feet are shaky, His Word is steady. When my future feels unknown, His past faithfulness reminds me: He will finish what He started.

That’s why His praise… will ever be… on my lips. You see, He doesn’t change like the weather. He doesn’t love like the world. He doesn’t need me to perform to keep loving me.

He is faithful in His character.

Even when I’m inconsistent—He’s not. Even when I’m doubting—He’s not disturbed. Even when I mess up—He’s not moving away.

I was never the one holding Him up. And that’s the freedom of worship: It’s not about me being good enough— It’s about Him being always good.

So even in failure, even in fear— I lift my hands, I lift my heart, Because He still deserves it. And then come the days I break. Not emotionally tired—no—spiritually crushed. The prayers don’t come. The silence is deafening. The grief is suffocating.

But somehow… He’s still close. Not watching from afar. Not waiting for me to be “fine.” He’s here. In the ache. In the loss. In the questions I’m too tired to ask.

And I remember… Jesus cried. Jesus bled. Jesus was crushed too.

He met me in my mess, So now, even in my brokenness—I can worship.

Because my pain is real, But so is His presence. So I’ll worship in the waiting. I’ll worship through the tears. I’ll worship when I don’t have the words— Because He is still worthy of them.

His promises are true. His character is pure. His mercy is near. His faithfulness is unfailing.

So His praise… Will ever be… On my lips. On my lips. Still on my lips.

✨ The Song That Won’t Stop (Intro)

There are some songs you just can’t shake.

They don’t leave you when the worship set ends. They stay with you—echoing in your heart on your worst days and humming in the background during your best. They follow you into the storm and back out again.

That’s what the song “Ever Be” is. Not just a melody—it’s a declaration.

“Your praise will ever be on my lips…”

But let’s be real: There are days when the last thing we feel like doing is praising. Days when life hurts too much. When worship feels like work. When lifting your hands feels like lifting a mountain. When your faith feels too small and your questions too big.

Yet, it’s in those very moments—those painful, dry, questioning seasons—that true worship is born. Because worship is not based on our emotions—it’s rooted in God’s character.

If worship depended on how we felt, we’d only praise Him when things were perfect. But real worship flows from a heart that knows this:

God is faithful—even when life is not.

His promises haven’t changed.

His heart hasn’t wavered.

His love hasn’t grown tired.

And His presence hasn’t left you.

💥 His Promises Are Unshakable

God doesn’t make empty promises. From Genesis to Revelation, He has been consistent:

“I will be your God, and you will be My people.”

He promised Noah safety—and kept it.

He promised Abraham a son—and delivered.

He promised a Messiah—and sent Jesus.

He promised salvation—and offers it freely.

💡 When God says something, it happens. He doesn’t flinch, change, or break His Word.

That’s why we sing:

“Your praise will ever be on my lips.”

✝️ Psalm 89:1 (NIV)

“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.”

🔥 POINT 1: God Is Faithful in His PROMISES

📖 Numbers 23:19 (ESV) “God is not man, that he should lie… Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not fulfill it?”

Let’s Start With This Truth:

God’s promises are not like ours.

Human promises are often:

Made in emotion and broken in reality.

Spoken quickly and forgotten quickly.

Dependent on circumstances or convenience.

But God is not man. He doesn’t speak carelessly. He doesn’t commit and then reconsider. He doesn’t have mood swings or second thoughts.

When He says it—you can count on it.

📜 Biblical Track Record: His Promises Fulfilled

From the opening pages of Scripture, God’s promises aren’t just nice ideas… They are covenant commitments—sealed in His name, backed by His nature, fulfilled in His time.

To Noah, God said: “I will never flood the earth again.” Then He put a rainbow in the sky as an eternal reminder.

To Abraham, He said: “You will be the father of many nations,” even when Abraham was 100 years old with no child. God gave him Isaac.

To Moses, He promised deliverance from Egypt—and with signs, wonders, plagues, and parting seas, He did it.

To David, He promised a throne that would never end—and Jesus, the Son of David, reigns forever.

To the world, He promised a Savior—and He wrapped Himself in flesh and came as Jesus, the Lamb of God.

God’s promises are not delayed—they’re timed. They are not broken—they’re unfolding. They are not shallow—they’re rooted in eternity.

🌱 What About Now? The Promises Still Stand

God didn’t stop making promises when the Bible ended.

He promised peace that passes understanding. (Philippians 4:7)

He promised strength in our weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

He promised He’d never leave or forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5)

He promised He’s preparing a place for us. (John 14:2–3)

He promised nothing can separate us from His love. (Romans 8:38–39)

And He’s not breaking His Word now.

🔥 Why Does This Matter for Worship?

Because when you stand on a promise, you can praise even when you haven’t yet seen it.

True worship isn’t just a response to what God has done— It’s a declaration of what He’s promised to do.

So when you say:

“Your praise will ever be on my lips,” you’re not just thanking God for the past— You’re trusting Him for the future.

🪨 Illustration: Standing on Solid Ground

Imagine standing on a frozen lake. If you’re unsure about the ice, you’re going to be nervous—no matter how calm you pretend to be. But if you know the ice is thick and solid, you can walk confidently—even run.

It’s not the strength of your faith that holds you— It’s the strength of what your faith is standing on.

God’s promises are solid. Unshakable. Unchanging. They are the thick ice beneath your feet.

🧎 Application: When You're Waiting on the Promise

Some of you are in a waiting season. You’re standing between what God said… and what you’ve seen.

Here’s what you need to hear today:

Delay is not denial. Silence is not absence. Waiting is not wasting.

If God said it, He will do it.

So don’t stop worshipping while you wait. Don’t let unanswered prayers silence your praise. Let your worship be the proof that you trust His promise.

🙌 Final Declaration

God doesn’t lie. He doesn’t flake. He doesn’t forget. He fulfills.

And that’s why—no matter what I feel, no matter what I face—

His praise will ever be on my lips.

🔥 POINT 2: God Is Faithful in His CHARACTER

📖 2 Timothy 2:13 (NIV)

“If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.”

Let that verse sink in: God doesn’t just do faithful things—He is faithful. It’s not a response. It’s His essence. It’s not what He turns on and off—it’s who He has always been.

💡 Here’s the truth: God doesn’t stop being good when we stop being obedient.

When we give up, He keeps showing up.

When we run, He still calls us back.

When we fail, He still reaches out with grace.

God’s character isn’t reactive. He doesn’t shrink based on our sin or shift based on our situation. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

📖 Peter’s Story: A Character Case Study

Remember Peter? He walked with Jesus. He swore he’d never leave Him. Then—he denied Jesus three times.

But Jesus didn’t say, “I’m done with you.” No. After the resurrection, Jesus met him again—not with a lecture, but with love.

“Do you love Me?”

He restored Peter—not because Peter earned it—but because that’s who Jesus is. Faithful. Merciful. Consistent.

🧠 Application: You Were Never Holding Him Up

When you feel like you've let God down, remind yourself: You were never the one holding Him up. He doesn’t need your perfection to keep His promises.

He is faithful even when you’re not. And that kind of character—that kind of love—deserves worship.

🙌 Worship is not about being worthy—it’s about recognizing that He is.

So even when you’re struggling, uncertain, or inconsistent, you can still sing:

“Your praise will ever be on my lips.”

🔥 POINT 3: God Is Faithful in Our BROKENNESS

📖 Psalm 34:18 (NLT)

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”

This verse isn’t just comforting—it’s a covenant promise. God does not flee from brokenness. He’s drawn to it. He doesn’t run from pain—He enters it.

💔 Jesus: The Faithful One in Suffering

Look at the life of Jesus:

He wept at Lazarus’ tomb.

He touched untouchable lepers.

He dined with sinners and sat with outcasts.

He hung between criminals, wounded and bleeding, so He could carry our wounds.

He chose brokenness so we’d know we’re not alone in ours.

🛠️ Application: You Don’t Have to Be Whole to Worship

Worship isn’t just a celebration—it’s also a surrender. Some of the most powerful worship sounds like this:

A cracked voice saying, “God, I trust You.”

A silent tear on a hospital bed.

A whispered prayer when words won’t come.

💡 Worship becomes a weapon in broken places. It declares:

“My pain is real—but so is God’s presence.” “My grief is deep—but His mercy is deeper.” “My story is unfinished—but His promise is still true.”

🕊️ When You’re Weak, Worship Anyway

You don’t worship because everything is good. You worship because He is.

So yes—you can worship while waiting. While grieving. While uncertain. While wrestling.

Because God’s faithfulness isn’t proven by our comfort—but by His closeness.

🙌 His praise can still be on your lips—not because you’re fine, but because He’s faithful.

🎤 CLOSING ILLUSTRATION: The Wedding Vow That Never Breaks

Think of the words in a wedding vow:

“For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health…”

Now imagine a God who never fails to live up to those words.

That’s our God.

He is the groom who never walks out.

The King who never breaks covenant.

The Friend who never leaves.

The Savior who never fails.

🙌 CONCLUSION & RESPONSE

God’s faithfulness is not a footnote in Scripture—it’s the central theme. And that’s why worship is our response.

“Your praise will ever be on my lips…”

Not because everything is perfect, but because He is faithful—even when life isn’t.

When you understand that, worship is no longer something you do once a week—it becomes who you are.

✝️ ALTAR INVITATION

If you’ve doubted God’s promises, return to His Word.

If you’ve been silent in worship, let His faithfulness reignite your voice.

If you’ve felt broken, trust that He’s still faithful in the broken places.

God is good. God is faithful. God is worthy.

So let His praise ever be on your lips.