Reflections

As some of you know, the past month has been a bit rough

The inside of a hospital room, I have seen more than enough

Like my energy levels, my weekly poems ground to a halt 

Missing several good sermons I wish I had been able to exalt

Not using my computer for a week was a shock to the system

But perhaps I needed the time to refocus and get some wisdom

In that vein, Jimmy Nedham’s song keeps coming into my mind

“Clear The Stage” lyrics are ones with which I should be aligned

“Take a break from all the plans that you have made

And sit at home along and wait for God to whisper

Beg Him please to open up His mouth and speak

And pray for real upon your knees until they blister"

…

'Cause I can sing all I want to

Yes, I can sing all I want to

And we can sing all we want to

We can sing all we want to

We can sing all we want to

And still get it wrong

Worship is more than a song

Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze

If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols”

Your prayers really have helped me through this test

As I try to learn the meaning of the words patience and rest

I guess what I am really saying as I attempt to wax lyrical

Nothing is more important than health, physical and spiritual 

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