DESERT SONG (HILLSONG)
This is my prayer in the desert
When all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is a God who provides
Verse 2:
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames
Chorus:
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here
Verse 3:
And this is my prayer in the battle
When triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand
Bridge:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
Verse 4:
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow
Let's count. I count 24 personal pronouns in this song, as compared to eight mentions of God. It's more than fair to ask who this song is for, who it's about, and who it really serves. This song is about the seeker, not the Savior, and it's far from the only one in the book.
You're offended? Sorry, but I can't help that. And I won't apologize for it. Contemporary music hasn't completely wrecked all worship. But it's certainly ruined mine, as I'm not willing to move my family away from longtime friends we've made in our church.
But that's okay. You win. I lose. And for traditionalists like me, heartfelt worship loses too.
Let’s count. I count 24 personal pronouns in this song, as compared to eight mentions of God. It’s more than fair to ask who this song is for, who it’s about, and who it really serves. This song is about the seeker, not the Savior, and it’s far from the only one in the book.
——————————————————————————————Have you ever gone through the Psalms and counted the “personal pronouns”? (Hint: most of those verses you quoted come directly from the Psalms, as do many contemporary worship verses.)
Might be a good idea to drop into a CC and check them out. Skip the worship if it upsets you but at least catch the verse by verse teachings. It would do you a world of good.
Please don’t respond to me, brother. I’ve never found debating legalists to be productive.
Ask, “SEEK”, knock, and it will be given to you. You seem more in line with the Pharisee’s than with the bride of Christ.
Let’s count. I count 24 personal pronouns in this song, as compared to eight mentions of God. It’s more than fair to ask who this song is for, who it’s about, and who it really serves. This song is about the seeker, not the Savior, and it’s far from the only one in the book.
——————————————————————————————Have you ever gone through the Psalms and counted the “personal pronouns”? (Hint: most of those verses you quoted come directly from the Psalms, as do many contemporary worship verses.)
Might be a good idea to drop into a CC and check them out. Skip the worship if it upsets you but at least catch the verse by verse teachings. It would do you a world of good.
Please don’t respond to me, brother. I’ve never found debating legalists to be productive.
Ask, “SEEK”, knock, and it will be given to you. You seem more in line with the Pharisee’s than with the bride of Christ.
I pastor a church now, and in the past I played guitar in church with the praise team. I cannot stand to watch people playing who are simply drawing attention to themselves. In fact, I do not allow it.
But in all honesty, the psalms were contemporary when they were written, as was the language of the King James bible. Organs were contemporary when they were first introduced.
Concerning the song that you mentioned, it does not stand a lone when considering the singer's mention of self:
Psalm 23
King James Version (KJV)
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
I did not count the mentions of David as compared to God, but there were many mentions of David. This chapter has much to say about the believer's desire to look at self and count his blessings or mention things he needs of God.