I think the great worship leaders/songwriters across the world conspire to put out new music at the same time. It drives me NUTS! The reason I bring this up is that I have recently gotten new projects by four of my favorite worship leaders -- Desperation Band, Fee, David Crowder Band, and Hillsong United. I don't know what to listen to. I guess it's a good problem to have.
Today I have chosen Hillsong United's new project: Across The Earth: Tear Down The Walls. There are a ton of great songs on this record. The one that is resonating with me right now is Freedom Is Here. You can right click and then click on "open in new tab" to listen as you read the words.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmignZozEoA
"Freedom is Here"
The future comes alive
You speak Your word and I
I’m running into Your hope
Because I’ve seen Your light
You bring my world to life
I’m coming after Your love
I’m not shaken, I’m not letting go
And everything comes alive
In my life as we lift You higher
Let Your freedom arise
In our lives as we lift You up
Sing it out, sing it out
Your freedom is here
So take the limits off
No matter what the cost
I’m running after Your call
And I will run this race
See You face to face
So let Your power overflow
I’m not shaken, I’m not letting go
And everything comes alive
In my life as we lift You higher
Let Your freedom arise
In our lives as we lift You up
Sing it out, sing it out
Your freedom is here
I will not fear
I will not hide Your love
Your love
All of my life
I cannot deny Your love
Your love
And everything comes alive
In my life as we lift You higher
Let Your freedom arise
In our lives as we lift You up
Sing it out, sing it out
Your freedom is here
Here's my thoughts on these lyrics..........
If we really believe what we say we believe, I mean REALLY believe it, then our lives should be so different from those who have no relationship with Christ--no hope for a future. You see, in my opinion, the reason Christians aren't having a HUGE impact on the country is that we say one thing, but we live another. We live in fear and anxiety. We don't look any different than anyone else. But with Christ our futures COME ALIVE! We have freedom, we have hope, we have LIFE! I think about what kind of impact we could have for Christ if we lived the kind of lives he wants us to; if we stopped worrying about our futures on earth and started focusing on our eternity. If we'd stop thinking about things that have NO eternal value whatsoever and started trying to use whatever God has blessed us with to make an impact on people's lives.
I know that we are in a time of economic unrest. I know that if you focus on the next 40 years (things like college for our kids, retirement, financial security) things can be really scary. But what if I were to tell you Christ is coming tomorrow? Would all of those things matter any more? What would be your focus over the final 24 hours of this life? Would you be full of fear? Would you hide His love? Here's the thing.....He MIGHT come tomorrow. We have no idea when He will come. Don't live life like you have 30, 40, 50 more years and start living like you have 30, 40, 50 more hours. Make a difference.
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Matthew 6:19-21, 33-34
