This Is the Day

Theology & Meaning

Based on Psalm 118:24 ('This is the day the Lord has made'), this song takes the ancient declaration of Israel's temple liturgy and applies it to the resurrection reality of every new day in Christ. Theologically every day becomes a day of the Lord—filled with his making, his purposes, and his invitation to rejoice. It challenges the modern tendency to compartmentalize Sunday worship from weekday living by declaring that the resurrection-shaped life is one of daily rejoicing in God's creative and redemptive presence.

Worship Leadership Tips

A strong opener for Sunday morning services, creating an immediate posture of celebration and expectation. Works well paired with a message on gratitude, new mercies, or the theology of ordinary days. The high-energy tempo creates momentum at the top of a service. Consider using it seasonally at Easter or the new year to anchor the congregation's calendar in God's purposes.

Arrangement Tips

The 138 BPM in E major calls for full band energy from the first bar. This is a declaration song that benefits from the energy of the full congregation singing together. Keep the dynamics high and the rhythm driving. The chorus should feel like a corporate shout. Works well with movement—clapping, standing, raising of hands—that reinforces the posture of celebration.

Scripture References

• Psalm 118:24
• Lamentations 3:22-23
• Matthew 28:6
• Psalm 96:2
• Acts 2:26