Heart Attitude

I saved this blog post until the last minute. I have fifteen minutes until it is supposed to post and basically no idea what I am actually writing. Welcome to the chaos that is my life lately. At least I am writing!

This blog post is inspired by my favourite worship song right now. ‘Gratitude’ by Brandon Lake. While writing I looked up a random worship playlist, wanting something mellow, and I stumbled onto the song while I was listening.

All my words fall short
I got nothing new
How could I express
All my gratitude?

I could sing these songs
As I often do
But every song must end
And You never do

So I throw up my hands
And praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah
Hallelujah

And I know it’s not much
But I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing hallelujah
Hallelujah

The above is the first verse and chorus of the song. It is a pretty slow song and his voice is just so beautiful. While listening, it gave me the same impression as the little drummer boy and I felt my spirit stirring.

There is a heart attitude captured in scripture and little pieces of life that perfectly encapsulate how we should approach the Father. My mind goes back to the woman with the two coins, who gave all she had in the offering pot and Jesus called her blessed and more faithful. Even Mary with her tears and oil.

Depressing as it may sound, we have nothing to offer God. There is little we can give him which is a difficult reality to face in a culture so dependent on paying people back for what they have given. We do not want to accept charity. A difficult reality to face especially when you consider the all-consuming love of Jesus and the fact He quite literally died for us. Sometimes, the reminder is hard because we immediately begin to wonder what we could ever do to earn what He has freely given.

There is also the flipside of people who believe they do earn God’s love and who believe their works are enough to repay what can never be repaid. We often come from a place of entitlement. Thinking God or the world owes us something. I know I have caught myself selfishly asking God for things He definitely does not owe me and then getting upset when I do not receive it.

Realistically, our attitude should be the humbled gratitude the song preaches about. God is worthy of all glory and honour. He is King of Kings. We cannot fathom the glory of God and just how incredible and powerful He actually is. There is something so humbling in admitting we cannot repay God, we never will, and all we have to give is ourselves. Our praise and our gratitude – which He does not need, but enjoys. He deserves it.

I actually got caught up singing the song there for a second. It is so beautiful and such a great reminder. As odd as it sounds, it makes me feel like a child again – in a good way. Imaging singing my gratitude to the Lord at His feet? It gives me a taste of Heaven.

In case you have not been informed, we were made to worship the Lord and when we sit at His feet, we will worship because we will not be able to help it. He deserves everything.

So if you want a piece of Heaven here on Earth, and you want to just center yourself on Christ, get on your knees and praise. I would suggest Gratitude or other similar songs.

I have noticed in my compiling of music that there are worship songs and there are ‘worship’ songs. If you look at the lyrics of some of the songs called worship or praise songs, they do not really praise Jesus, but are more conversational. When life starts to get overwhelming and I notice there is some darkness pressing down on my soul, I like to put on some true praise and give Him what He is owed.

Weirdly, it makes me feel better. I think it’s because I am enacting the Colossians 3:2 clause where thinking about the things of Heaven reminds me of eternity and it brings peace. Life can be tough down here but this is not our legacy. It is the prologue.

The world and our bodies want to focus on self and our own experiences, but life is so much more than just one of us. Our lives are not centered around us but should be centered around Jesus. This is the heart attitude I pray always to have and wish you will learn to possess.

Putting everything you have into Him. Humbling yourself in the understanding you can give nothing more than everything you are. Kneeling at his feet in submission, joy, hope, peace, love, and faithfulness. There is freedom when we bow to Him.

God, I pray you would forever be the humbleness of my heart. Make me meek like Jesus is Father. I pray I would always approach you as I should, on my knees, with my arms raised high. You are all I need, all I want, and I pray you would use me in your Kingdom.

Impart your peace, wisdom, love, joy, faithfulness, understanding onto us and guide us through our Earthly time.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen

God bless!

~ Ashley

P.S. 7 o’clock on the dot. RUNNNN!