I've been thinking a lot about songwriting lately. Mostly because I want to be writing more songs.
A while ago I felt like God was telling me to just write what's in my heart. I desire to write out of a place of honesty, so that's what I've been doing. However, as my words pour onto a page, I myself see what it is truly in my heart, and I have realized my desperate need for an authentic and honest dependence on God.
When I pursue the things of God's heart, my heart is transformed into the likeness of His, and I can write songs that glorify and honor the Lord because THAT is what my heart has become.
The last few days, all I can think about is this verse:
Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple, that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified,” says the Lord.
“You looked for much, but indeed it came to little; and when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why?” says the Lord of hosts. “Because of My house that is in ruins, while every one of you runs to his own house. (Haggai 1:8-9 NKJV)
If I build the Lord's house, then I will be blessed in what I do.
I do not wish to write songs for the sake of writing songs. I want to use any, and all, gifting I have to give glory to God and be a blessing to His people.
It's what I have, may it not be wasted.
