. . . but I have been having fun with my page banner – lots of good pics to choose from!
Also, tonight I heard this song when driving Beth home from Beach in the Box, and a wave of nostalgia washed over me. This song expresses, better than I was ever able to do, the desires of my heart back when I used to be involved in the worship bands.
Even without music, may I be able to bring him something of worth, every day . . .
When the music fades and all is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring something that’s of worth
That will bless Your heartI’ll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You’re looking into my heartI’m coming back to the heart of worship
And it’s all about You
All about You, Jesus
I’m sorry, Lord, for the things I’ve made it
When it’s all about You
All about You, JesusKing of endless worth, no one could express
How much You deserve
Though I’m weak and poor, all I have is Yours
Every single breathI’ll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You’re looking into my heartI’m coming back to the heart of worship
And it’s all about You
All about You, Jesus
I’m sorry, Lord, for the things I’ve made it
When it’s all about You
All about You, JesusI’ll bring you more than a song . . .
– Heart of Worship, by Matt Redman
Working sound for my church sometimes leaves us a bit drained. We see how folks can make it more about them and less about God. We worry about the little details that Iβm sure God doesnβt care about. This song always brings me home to Him. Thanks for this reminder tonight. Iβm sending it to our worship leader to thank him for all of his hard work.
Ah, good song. I miss it, I wish we did it in the band today. It isn’t short to depict the utter definition of worship, which is really refreshing to meditate on.
Oh, by the way, as now I’ve started to read your blog for real, you’ve seemed to go on your hiatus! π Haha, at any rate, I’d like to thank you for teaching the Throwdown class. I reall wanted to take your U249 class before it ended, and it’s nice to get a taste of that over the summer. I loved this week’s lesson. You connect easily with the students, which I’m sure is the result of living with them and being around them in past bands/249 groups. I hope you continue to post, I enjoy your thoughts.
Thanks Riley – that’s extremely encouraging!
Your daughter plays the bass…
That….is sooo cool… π
Yeah, it’s pretty cool π
it’s so simple. the words anyway.
the act…
that’s where the trouble lies. the trouble of our minds and ridiculous hearts.
i’ve missed this lil blog.
keep it up, mb.
Kate,
Holy cow, it’s great to hear from you! Let me know how you’re doing if you get a chance. I miss you. π