For some reason, and for a time such as this, God has given me favor with kings and princes.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that Michael W. Smith believes God has given him a special opportunity to influence important people, like kings and princes, for a particular reason and during a specific time. He seems to feel that he has been granted a unique influence or privilege, which he sees as a gift from God. This suggests he feels a sense of purpose or destiny in his relationships with powerful people.
More quotes from Michael W. Smith
Healing rain is a real touch from God. It could be physical healing or emotional or whatever.
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I think worship is a lifestyle, first of all.
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God deserves the best from us.
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Doing the instrumental thing, you’re really looking for the power of the melody to carry the record.
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Not everyone can lead worship.
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But I know God has big stuff planned that ultimately doesn’t have anything to do with me.
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I think The Big Picture was such a huge shift from my second record.
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I’m learning, but I’m getting better at it because I’m learning how to hear God in worship.
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We’ve probably never met, but I wish we had.
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Some of the most powerful times are when we’re quiet.
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It’s really interesting to go back to ’93 or ’94 and listen to that music, like the I’ll Lead You Home record.
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I sang at the Inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral.
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For some reason, and for a time such as this, God has given me favor with kings and princes.
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Really, I could care less if there’s a Second Decade record.
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We were engaged three-and-a-half weeks after the first date.
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Even though we were all celebrities to a certain extent, we all looked at each other as family.
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This fall I’m doing something I’ve never done before. I’m starring in a film, an independent film.
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I think if the church did what they were supposed to do we wouldn’t have anyone sleeping on the streets.
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I’ve explored the worship side, the pop side, and the film scoring side of me.
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Things change when you give your life to serving God, and that can be scary.
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Love wasn’t put in your heart to stay. Love isn’t love until you give it away.
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I sure love Ireland. The first trip I ever made was last year when I did this record in Dublin.
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I’ve been there and done all that, sold millions of records, and that doesn’t bring you peace.
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Transformation in the world happens when people are healed and start investing in other people.
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Just look at the Old Testament. They didn’t go out with the army first. They sent the musicians out.
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I, on the other hand, have a bit of a southern accent.
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I’ve said to others that there were places I had forgotten about that were just so powerful. I’ve read the Gospels many times, but it’s been a while since I’ve read through a whole book.
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In terms of worship, I think we ought to have the right people leading.
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There are a lot of bad worship songs, in my opinion, but there are a lot of good ones, too.
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I believe people are afraid to be still because we’re used to being stimulated.
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I think one of my greatest gifts is leading worship.
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I think there’s a passion for God like never before.
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I think it all comes down to relationships – how I treat my wife, how I treat my kids, how I treat the guys at the grocery store, all aspects of every day, what I’m involved in.
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