I think I finally got a bead on the song I'm writing for Robert's DNOW in April. Originally, I was working on another thing that was a little more specifically built on the idea of "Overflow," but it kept feeling really contrived and, well . . . .stupid.

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So, instead, I pulled up another one I've been messing with for a couple of months called "And Higher." Not only is this tune a bit more formed than the previously mentioned song, I thought the overall direction of the song would be a better fit.
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Essentially, the song examines the idea that as we seek God, we see more clearly how amazing it is that He loves us. It's as if the more truth we know about God, then the more truth we realize about ourselves. In my life, these sort of clear moments always push the actual physical expression of my worship. I'll be honest with you - I love singing, clapping and lifting my hands in worship. But I'm not a shouter necessarily. I'm not a dancer or a bower (bow-er?) But in these times where I'm struck with the full (or fuller) measure of how miraculous it is that God hasn't vaporized me, my worship goes beyond the comfort zone. Suddenly, I'm worshipping sincerely in new ways because I am, like David, becoming undignified.

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The song is simple, and it truth, it's more responsive. The song doesn't get hyper-theological, but rather provides a pretty simple musical response to what I'm believing God is going to do in this event. I believing that God is going to mightily anoint this time in Sanger and that kids are come to knowledge of God and His worth.

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And now, here's an mp3 of the song. Just kidding. I'm still making sure it rocks enough. But I'd love to know your thoughts on this issue.
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Should I be rolling into Sanger with a song that asks people to sing something like...
"God, the way I worship is a million years from matching up with how great this salvation thing is!"?
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Just think...if you say something really profound, it might end up in the song. (But don't expect a cut from CCLI or anything.)