As we were practicing tonight, after having run through this song 50 bazillion times (equivalent of 3 or 4 in my mind) I decided that I needed to put myself back into a worship mode (yes, even during practice). So I did just that. Right as this line came up.
"the art of losing myself and bringing you praise"
What does this mean? Obviously, giving of ourselves is the highest form of praise to God. Giving all of ourselves. But this art of losing myself... Last time I checked, losing yourself wasn't "art"... It was an excuse to wear one of those shirts that say "Out of my mind, be back soon" or something to that extent.
"the art of losing myself and bringing you praise"
But the more I think about it, the more it becomes an art. The way I see the arts- as in a huge broad all encompassing subject covering everything from dance to drama to music to painting to whittling- is something that someone works at. Not everyone is capable of doing "art," although, all can try, few succeed. "Art" is something that is something practiced.
"the art of losing myself and bringing you praise"
Last time I checked, losing myself to God completely and bringing him praise isn't the easiest thing to do. I can say I'm going to lose myself, just like I can say I'm going to paint like Michelangelo on the cieling of the Ozark Chapel. Both are quite easy to say, but sadly, I have a tendency to fail miserably, at both! Just look up next time you walk into the chapel!!
"the art of losing myself and bringing you praise"
There have been a few times in my life that I have accomplished this whole "losing myself" thing... and just like the Sistine Chapel, it was beautiful, it was a wonderful experience. What a wonderful place that our churches would be if we could all master this art... The cool thing, this art isn't like others... EVERYONE can do this! Sure, it takes practice. For some people it may take more practice than others. But everyone is capable of losing themselves and bringing HIM praise... May we strive to perfect this art.......
A thousand times I've failed, still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again, still I'm caught in your grace
Everlasting, your light will shine will all else fades
Neverending your glory goes beyond all fame
Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise
Everlasting, your light will shine will all else fades
Neverending your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart, in my soul I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love you from the inside out
Everlasting, your light will shine will all else fades
Neverending your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring you praise
From the inside out Lord my soul cries out
4 comments:
Nice post.... BUT I can't believe you didn't mention photography in your short list of possible art mediums!
I VERY much like that song and I'm glad we get to sing it on Sunday!
YEA! and you didnt mention my underwater basket-weaving!!!
how could he have left out the underwater basket-weaving!?!? (side note: when I first looked at underwater, I read 'underwear' and was seriously wondering what the rest of that sentence would hold)
I also read underwear! Must be a hereditary thing!
Back to the original post, you are right on Jordan! Let's all keep practicing!
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