“LIFESONG” by CASTING CROWNS

“Lifesong” holds a special place in my heart because for some reason this song really helped me form a desire to be a better disciple of the Lord Jesus and a witness for him to the rest of the world. When I heard this song I was in the middle of my undergraduate studies and I thought I had everything figured out but I was just living for myself and my future alone. I remember when I heard this song I listened to it over and over and realized that I did not have a lifesong that truly pointed to God and his glory. Sure, I was going to church and doing all the typical things that a Christian does but there was no fire inside and there was no passion to stand up and shout his name from the roof tops. I just did not have the excitement to let my life be a beacon that points people to God and to his son Jesus.

What was I missing? Did I really care about my faith? It was not that I did not care about my faith but that my faith was not truly part of me. Being a Christian had been all about attending functions, events, and Bible fellowships, but until that point I had never experienced my faith actually being part of who I was. I realized that if my faith was part of me, my life would be wrapped up in it and defined by it and I would see that I do have a lifesong that I sing to the praise and glory of God.

One more important distinction was made in my mind and that was that I had been trying to fit into a predefined mold in my life that I thought was good and it was supposed to be what I should do. But trying to be someone you are not will eventually fade away and you will realize that you are not that person, and most importantly, there is no need to try to be. When we live to please God, and not people, we will come to realize who we are quicker and what he is calling us to do. I am sorry it took me so long Lord to realize it is THAT lifesong that brings a smile to your face. Thanks for helping me see what it means to live for you and not for myself or other people.