3 November 2013 - Idols

After three straight worship nights, it is time to turn the page

In my head is a line from Jimmy Needham's "Clear The Stage"

"Anything that I put before God is an idol" he sings

This can refer to people, places, actions, or things

 

Here are some of that song's powerful lyrics

No matter who sings it, the message sticks

"We must not worship something that's not even worth it
Clear the stage make some space for the one who deserves it
Anything I put before my God is an idol
Anything I want with all my heart is an idol
And anything I can't stop thinking of is an idol
And anything that I give all my love is an idol

We can sing all we want to and still get it wrong"

The chorus ends with "Worship is more than a song"

 

There was so much more that came out of those nights

And those will no doubt influence what this poet writes

But for now, these idols I must identify and from myself rid

Out of love for God, whether or not the law does forbid

Coming up with my list of my idols will not be easy

And it will undoubtedly at times make me queasy

Anything that gets in the way of serving God

Must be eliminated, as per the lyrical prod