I recorded this while we were at the beach last week. It was the day before I got sick (Monday) and we had to drive all the way back into Vancouver to get treated (we were able to come back to the beach late Monday night and all day Tuesday though!). As I sat there watching my kids and wife play chicken with the oncoming waves I was, for some reason, caught up in remembering the worship songs I sang as a youth. I sat there by myself singing song after song…and then I started noticing a trend in the lyrics to those songs: they’re all remorseful type songs, they’re all about how grateful I am that Jesus loves me or saves me even though I suck. While this is a good message, I think it’s missing a bigger point…ok, ok, now I’m just stepping on my poorly filmed video’s point!
Hope you enjoy yet another videoing attempt by yours truly!
peace.
I was just thinking about this the other day. Those songs about our "suckiness" are beautiful and so true, but there are times when I am all too aware of my "suckiness" and I need to focus on the joy we have in Jesus.
Ryan, that is what John and I have been growing into-realizing that we are beautiful in God's eyes and living into that reality. The ugliness still creeps around, but it no longer defines us, which frees us into a whole new life and the potential that comes with it.
It did indeed resonate. I think you should write a new praise song about how Jesus loves us for who we are.
Your post is nice and interesting. keep posting.
Hey brother. I, like many others have just heard about you through soulpancake.
Your stroy inspired me as soon as I heard it. Initially as a father, husband and man. Now to learn that you are Christian… I aspire to love him as you do. Stay strong.
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Reflections on the worship are very important and wonderful sites. It is amazing and it is extremely respected. It is honorable for the life of the religions and all such holy terms.