Some silly thoughts

I read a very interesting segment from the book "Sex, Sushi and Salvaion". Christian George was talking about Worship songs in the church today. Years ago, he went to a church and they were singing songs that seems to exalt the human spirit to lift themselves our of the mire their in as opposed to singing about how great God is. I tried to think about what songs he heard that day, but couldn't think of any. I am sure if he named them, we'd have even sung them in church.

One such songs came to mind (not because I think it's shallow, but because some other writers have talked about it) is the song "The secret place". The main theme of the song is about wanting to know God more. The criticism is they talk about men wanting to know God but not offering a solution for it. So in the end they end up knowing nothing. Wait a minute! Those nay-sayers are expecting a lot in my opinion. They want every song to be doctrinaly sound (fair enough), but to mention every important non-negotiable doctrines in everysong is a bit like writing a song like "Mr Tambourine Man" with so may verses (with an extended last verse). I feel really sorry for the songwriter because when I sing this song , I identified with him that he is seeking God thru prayer. In my prayer time, I'll also say such a prayer, but the solution is often doesn't come at the moment but after studying, doing my devotion, thru the preaching or listening to other hymns. What is wrong with a prayer that tells God "I want to know u more"?

I see the danger of singing too many songs that lack upholding of God's glory. It's heavy, but when sung or read aloud, it's so liberating! Songs that releases our burdens by magnifying the magnificent God in His splendor and Glory. Think about this. In a generation of "quick-fix" and "instant" solutions, there are very little understanding about what singing about God's glory or his Son's death on the cross help to solve their situations in their everyday life. That's where many missed the point. I love what John Piper always talked about. What we enjoy in this life as Christians can be enjoyed because of what God has done for us on the cross because all things (ALL THINGS) work for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).

Oh man, I know this topic is quite controversial. But it's good to consider things things we do once a while, u know. I just like to have a high view of God in my devotion, my worship - basically in my whole life. Christian George have an interesting line in his book. He talked about not having a "mini-skirt" mentality where we "barely cover the essentials". I want to know God fully and not just escape helly by the hair of my chiny chin chiny.