{"id":3271,"date":"2014-06-09T12:31:30","date_gmt":"2014-06-09T12:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=3271"},"modified":"2014-06-09T12:31:30","modified_gmt":"2014-06-09T12:31:30","slug":"here-for-you-monday-musical-musings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=3271","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHere for You\u201d \u2013 Monday Musical Musings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMAG1492.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3272 \" style=\"border: 3px solid #000000; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMAG1492-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"IMAG1492\" width=\"209\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMAG1492-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMAG1492.jpg 548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/a>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\u2019s breath, and His life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019m reminded of the many times I\u2019ve not been transparent with God. Oh He knew it, but I wasn\u2019t completely honest with Him during worship. This is a good reminder of how we are to approach worship.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We also see that God\u2019s Word brings the dead back to life. As God\u2019s Word is spoken and sung, life returns to those who had no life within. I love how Scripture is able to rejuvenate!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And then there is one more thing I\u2019d like to share about this song. It\u2019s actually my favorite line because of the words and the melody. \u201cYou are our one desire.\u201d I\u2019m reminded by this one line what I am here for. To desire God.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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. <em>\u201cWhom 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.\u201d <\/em>(Psalm 73:25-26 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I pray that as you read through the lyrics and listen to \u201cHere for You\u201d that you will come to a deeper understanding of what you\u2019re here for, why you worship and how you are to worship. I pray that you will allow God\u2019s strength to fill your heart and that you will also say that God is your portion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHere for You\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Let our praise be Your welcome<br \/>\nLet our songs be a sign<br \/>\nWe are here for You, we are here for You<\/p>\n<p>Let Your breath come from heaven<br \/>\nFill our hearts with Your life<br \/>\nWe are here for You, we are here for You<\/p>\n<p>Chorus:<\/p>\n<p>To You our hearts are open<br \/>\nNothing here is hidden<br \/>\nYou are our one desire<br \/>\nYou alone are holy<br \/>\nOnly You are worthy<br \/>\nGod, let Your fire fall down<\/p>\n<p>Let our shout be Your anthem<br \/>\nYour renown fill the skies<br \/>\nWe are here for You, we are here for You<\/p>\n<p>Let Your Word move in power<br \/>\nLet what&#8217;s dead come to life<br \/>\nWe are here for You, we are here for You<br \/>\n(Chorus)<\/p>\n<p>We welcome You with praise<br \/>\nWe welcome You with praise<br \/>\nAlmighty God of love<br \/>\nBe welcomed in this place<\/p>\n<p>Let every heart adore<br \/>\nLet every soul awake<br \/>\nAlmighty God of love<br \/>\nBe welcomed in this place[i]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Click <a title=\"&quot;Here for You&quot;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dtj-G1gKnD8\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> if you\u2019d like to hear Matt Redman\u2019s version of \u201cHere for You.\u201d<br \/>\nGrace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Donna<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[i] \u201cHere for You,\u201d Matt Maher, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, and Tim Wanstall, 2011 Said And Done Music, Thankyou Music, Valley Of Songs Music, and Chrysalis One Songs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s 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. 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