It’s Monday morning and that means I get to share a song that has touched me in some way. It could be a song from years ago or it could be a song that I was reminded of more recently. Today is one that we sang yesterday in worship and I was given the opportunity to once again share with my heavenly Father how my heart was filled with love for Him.

In this worship song, the authors lead us in a better understanding of what we are to be doing in worship. We are to be filled with praise, God’s breath, and His life.

Another element of worship we see here is that our hearts are to be open and honest during worship. Nothing should be hidden. As I sit here reading and writing I’m reminded of the many times I’ve not been transparent with God. Oh He knew it, but I wasn’t completely honest with Him during worship. This is a good reminder of how we are to approach worship.

We also see that God’s Word brings the dead back to life. As God’s Word is spoken and sung, life returns to those who had no life within. I love how Scripture is able to rejuvenate!

And then there is one more thing I’d like to share about this song. It’s actually my favorite line because of the words and the melody. “You are our one desire.” I’m reminded by this one line what I am here for. To desire God.

My desire for God is to be so great that nothing compares to it. King David spoke of this very idea in Psalm 73. Take a look at these verses. “Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:25-26 – NIV)

My desire for God must be greater than anything this world has to offer. More than anything. But sometimes I forget. Sometimes I get lazy. Sometimes I am selfish. And I put other desires above God. I believe these two verses might be my verses for the week!

I pray that as you read through the lyrics and listen to “Here for You” that you will come to a deeper understanding of what you’re here for, why you worship and how you are to worship. I pray that you will allow God’s strength to fill your heart and that you will also say that God is your portion.

“Here for You”

Let our praise be Your welcome
Let our songs be a sign
We are here for You, we are here for You

Let Your breath come from heaven
Fill our hearts with Your life
We are here for You, we are here for You

Chorus:

To You our hearts are open
Nothing here is hidden
You are our one desire
You alone are holy
Only You are worthy
God, let Your fire fall down

Let our shout be Your anthem
Your renown fill the skies
We are here for You, we are here for You

Let Your Word move in power
Let what’s dead come to life
We are here for You, we are here for You
(Chorus)

We welcome You with praise
We welcome You with praise
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place

Let every heart adore
Let every soul awake
Almighty God of love
Be welcomed in this place[i]

Click here if you’d like to hear Matt Redman’s version of “Here for You.”
Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

[i] “Here for You,” Matt Maher, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, and Tim Wanstall, 2011 Said And Done Music, Thankyou Music, Valley Of Songs Music, and Chrysalis One Songs