Heart of Worship

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 heart

I lift my face to the rain, letting everything wash away. I feel the rain refresh me, cleanse me. I close my eyes in preparation.

I'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 ways things appear
You're looking into my heart

I close my eyes and drop my head. My knees weaken and I slowly fall to the ground. I feel overwhelmed but free from burden.

I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
All about You, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You Jesus

My burden is light. My heart is full. I breathe in the fresh air and slowly stand to my feet. Lighter. Refreshed. Renewed.

I'll bring You more than just 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 heart

My hands begin to reach out to my sides, palms up. I open my eyes and focus on Jesus. It's just He and I in the crowded worship center today. He comes to me and I to Him. Because it's all about You, Jesus.

We often sit in worship services as spectators. But worship is about participation. It's an outpouring of our relationship with God. Put on some praise and worship music, and let God speak to you. Open your ears, mind, and heart. When a song resonates with you, play it several times. Journal your thoughts. Where does God lead you? Is he encouraging you? Challenging you? Comforting you? Open the lines of communication with him and tell him how you feel. And he'll draw you closer.

It's the heart of worship.

*lyrics from Matt Redman's The Heart of Worship