Good afternoon Saints!
I felt Holy Spirit telling me to write so here goes. The last 10 or so years Holy Spirit has been changing some of the songs I like to sing. I had heard from a number people that I respect that I needed to sing the song of the Lord. I have been trying and I have lots of choruses and beginnings of songs that I sing all day long. Holy Spirit really likes this and It keeps me in His presence. I really am His song bird!
I don't know how new words affect copy rights but my intent is not to harm anyone. We are in a new season and we need new songs if we are ever going to do what needs to be done for Him. I keep getting "We can't without Him and He won't without us!"
So I will give you a couple of examples.
In one of my favorite songs "The Heart of Worship" by Matt Redman Holy Spirit was grieved when I would sing the second verse. So I asked what he would like me to sing and I got a new version.
Original: "King of endless worth, no one could express, How much you deserve. Though I'm week and poor, all I have is Yours, every single breath"
New: " King of endless worth, no one could express how much you deserve. So I'll become everything You've dreamt for me, Just to bless Your heart."
Holy Spirit likes my version so much better!
Second example is another one of my favorite songs, "Eagle's Wings" by Hillsongs.
I got a new verse and chorus for it.
"Here I am Standing, in Your presence here today. I am receiving Your Love. Glorious streams of light are Healing up my soul. The Angels are rejoicing to see me here.
Come live through me, all my life, take over. I release your kingdom now, and I will rise and be Your gate."
So I hope I have encouraged you to sing what Holy Spirit wants you to sing. Don't worry if it's not perfect or if you can't remember the words exactly. Just sing a new song to the Lord! (Psalm 96:1, Psalm 98:1, Isa. 42:10, Psalm 144:9, Psalm 33:3 and Psalm 149:1)
You can see it’s a work in progress and that’s okay. Just keep singing!
Blessings,
Brenda Gale Thompson
