Song of the Week 2019 – #17 – “Beatitudes Song” (feat. Abraham Laboriel)

The Beatitudes are among the most powerful and counter-cultural teachings of Jesus. Here we learn that His Kingdom is the opposite of the kingdom of this world. Here we see that Jesus values and emphasizes the inner life of the heart before the outward life. For people who feel like the strongest, most righteous, impressive, and capable, the Beatitudes are not great news. For those who recognize their real and enormous need for Him, Matthew 5:1-12 is the greatest news ever!

This teaching of Jesus also reminds us that for those who belong to Him, even in our most painful and difficult moments, we are blessed.
As I was reading the Beatitudes in my devotions one day, I thought, “I’ve never put music to this passage,” and this song is what developed. I wanted to write a song that is musically sobering and also rhythmic to highlight the playing of Abraham Laboriel, my very special guest on this video.

Finally, I want to thank Abraham from the bottom of my heart. Truly Abe is one of my life heroes. He is a follower of Jesus who exemplifies humility with excellence and that's the kind of person I want to be. Not only is Abraham one of the most recorded bass players in the world, he has been a primary inspiration in showing me how to worship my God on my instrument. Thank you Abe, for the extreme honor of praising our God together through this song!

Matthew 16:25 NIV “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.”

Philippians 2:3-11 NLT “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Galatians 5:22, 23 NLT “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”

Musicians:
Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar: Tommy Walker
Bass: Abraham Laboriel
Cajon: Bryan Taylor
Synth: Carlos Gallardo-Candia

Audio Production/Recording Engineer/Mixing/Mastering: Carlos Gallardo-Candia
Camera/Video Editors: Karley Carrillo, Carlos Gallardo-Candia and Joshua Kim

A big thanks to Justice Coleman and Freedom Church for so generously making your facility available to us!

The "Song of the Week 2019" campaign is a new song, released every week for the majority of 2019. The motto for this project is, “Share a Song, Share your Faith.” It's our prayer that these songs will be a resource for the Church and a way for individuals to share their hope in Jesus.

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[jackfreebird]

Glory and honour to the Most High, He Who lives forever. God bless you, Tommy Walker and the entire team. Love to you 😍😍

[renaissongsman]

Hallelujah! We need more Scripture music in a day when people write so many things with THEIR own words.

And hallelujah to Jesus for Abe ... indeed a blessing!

[resabenjamin]

Coming back to this beautiful song in, 2024❤

[nathanielnwachukwu]

Watching this in 2024 and Abraham Laboriel has not lost his music vibes.

[isaacs]

You can tell a man who has a genuine relationship with the Lord. You could feel the simplicity and sincerity of his prayer. I was so moved!

[jaapdesticker]

Abraham has been a huge inpiration for me for more than 30 years now, both as a bass player and as a sincere worshipper

[eveimali]

The prayer🙏
The instruments skillfully played for God
The content, tune and delivery
Amen!!

[andrewshaun]

This song is my favorite song from Tommy Walker Ministries. Jamming to it daily.

[elke]

There will be one bass in heaven and it will be played by the godfather of bass...Abraham Laboriel.
"Take it Abe..."

[aubergine]

This guy right here is the main reason why i picked up the bass and tried to learn it. God bless you abe sr and you too tommy you guys are such a blessing.

[leancarpearl]

So beautiful! Bless you guys too! Minstrels of the Lord. Much Love. Carl and Leann

[laramonicang]

Two of my fave musicians! 😍 Please don't stop making great music for the Lord. God bless you both! 🙏

[solomonrohini]

Wow! Blessed be the name of the Lord! Wonderful bass from Abraham Sr

[rayettaleigh]

So glad you put music to this beautiful passage...LOVELY. powerful and unforgettable. Man that man can pray!

[Ebey]

Dear Tommy and all those who are involved with him in the production of such an incredible work - THANKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.

May the LORD our God bless your self-less, rigorous and faithful labor of love. You are a blessing to God's people 🙏.

[TerrenceDuggan]

Beautiful, touching, powerful, full of hope ! : )

[michaelblaker]

Written for those like me, this passage means alot to me and has come up and sustained me many times in my life in Christ. Powerful stuff!

[NanaAma]

Lord Jesus, thank you for Tommy Walker!!! I’ve been listening to your Songs since I was back home, Ghana. I still love your songs. I just started reading the whole chapter of Matthew 5 when I came across this power song! I said “oh my God” God is opening eyes to something. Thank you once again. God bless!!!
I also love Mr. Abraham, how he plays with passion. He is great. I remember him from the album “Lift Him Up” (Ronke Noly).

[conniechan]

Thanks , pray for brigther , positive , cheerful , tone color in GOD ' S GRACE ....❤

[MichaelDespairs]

Wow I'm just blown away. I found this upon searching for a bass sample library out of curiosity. I was searching for info on the Laboriel Compresence bass samples. At any rate you are all amazing musicians. I think that wooden box is the best kick drum I never heard!