OK, let's see if I still remember how to do this. Sorry it's been so long, but I've been trying to focus on being January's post.
As you know, I really enjoy Christian music. I listen to Air1 daily and follow most of their DJs on facebook (Brandt Hansen being my favorite; if you haven't listened to him, you need to, he's hilarious). One of the songs I've been wanting to write about for awhile is "Background" by Lecrae.
I know, I know. You're thinking, "but he's a rapper." I suggest listening to this song if you haven't. The entire song is an amazing mix of thoughts that can apply to all of us.
In this song, Lacrae is singing about taking the background in his life so that God can lead his way, write his words, and help him bring others to Christ.
My favorite line from the first stanza is when he says:
“I don't need my name in lights, I don't need a starring role,
Why gain the whole wide world, If I'm just going lose my soul.”
He goes on to sing:
“'Cause when I follow my obsessions, I end up confessing
That I'm not that impressive, matter of fact
I'm who I are, a trail of stardust leading to the superstar”
Lacrae realizes that we can't make it in this life alone and that if we rely on ourselves alone, we will seek out glory for ourselves and end up leading others on similar paths of destruction.
Lecrae also knows, like we all should, that God is in total control of our lives, of everything. His line:
“'Cause if I do this by myself, I'm scared that I'll succeed
And no longer trust in you, 'cause I only trust in me
And see, that's how you end up headed to destruction
Paving a road to nowhere, pour your life out for nothing
You pulled my card, I'm bluffing, You know what's in my hand
Me, I just roll and trust you, You cause the dice to land
I'm in control of nothing, follow you at any cost
Some call it sovereign will, all I know is you the boss”
We can’t rely on ourselves to succeed in life. It’s like the old aphorism says, we will end up on the ’road to hell that’s been paved with good intentions.’ “The meaning of the phrase is that individuals may do bad things even though they intend the results to be good” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_road_to_hell_is_paved_with_good_intentions) .
I also love that he call God ‘the boss’ and that he will follow him no matter what. We should all be following this line in life.
In Luke 9:23 Jesus tells us ‘And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’ Take up your cross daily, not just when you feel like you have too. Being a follower of Christ is challenging in today’s world, but God makes it very rewarding.
The bridge of this song is the best (in my humble opinion). Lecrae sings to God that he’s safest in life when he follows God’s will for him, instead of his own intentions. We are all easily blinded by the world when we seek for ourselves.
“I know I'm safest when I'm in Your will, and trust Your Word
I know I'm dangerous when I trust myself, my vision blurred
And I ain't got no time to play life's foolish games
Got plenty aims, but do they really Glorify Your name.”
Are your actions glorifying God’s name? Are you trusting in Him alone?
Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
“And I could play the background, background
And you could take the lead.”
Are you willing to take the background in your life and allow God to lead you safely through?
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