Fellow blogger and community member David Miles shared this video on his blog last week and I really liked it so I thought I would share it here. It is a music video from Lecrae titled “Background”.
I have to admit sometimes I find it hard to play the background. I want to be recognized. I start making things about me. Selfishness takes over.I want to be in control, which leads to a bad mindset. It makes me want to put God in the background.
Then it hits me when I hear songs like this. It makes me reflect on the words and analyze myself.
This life that I am living is not about me. It is about God. He should get the praise for what I accomplish. For without God I would be nothing. I would just be another person. With Christ I have meaning, direction, salvation, humility, a constant, comfort, and eternity. He should be the lead of my life. My driving force.
So yes, I would have to say that the background is good enough for me. Like the song says, sometimes I just get let myself get in the way.
Funny how the Lord can get your attention with almost anything isn’t it?
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I love some Lecrae… A song that has been played in my car atleast 20 times over the past couple weeks is Chrsity Nockels “Carry Your Name” of the Passion CD.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pjNTzEgL_I
I like it. Thanks for the share.
love that song. it is a solid reminder that no matter how often we make it about us, it truly is about Him. He will make Himself known.
a song that i’ve been diggin’ lately is hillsong “the stand”. hits me every time!
Love Hillsong and that song. Good one for sure!
I have found that out of all genres of Christian music, Christian rap(especially Lecrae) has the best theology.
A song that speaks to me every time is “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” by Martin Luther. It’s got an old school feel to it but the words are priceless. It would be real tight if someone could modernize it, though.
That would be really cool.
Thanks for stopping in and sharing Aaron.
Adam, thanks for the link love, I appreciate that and am glad the song hit home. I can definitely relate to having a hard time “playing the background.” I have always been the type of person who has worked hard to have success and at times that can lead to me thinking that the success I have had has been my own doing.
That obviously is not the case.
Nevertheless, It’s a battle that wages in me and I have to continually fight against it. I don’t think it’s a battle I will ever win, but I hope have the focus to continue fighting.
Totally understand David. I feel the same way sometimes. Keep on fighting brother.
The song is not my cup of tea but I do like the meaning behind it. I have to admit I do have trouble playing the background. My personality is so up front and in the past so needy. I would hope that as I have gotten older I would be able to get into the background if necessary and allow someone else…SOMEONE else to shine. I have had several songs lately. One is “Clean” by Petra. On the way to the office this morning I was struck by a John Schlitt era Petra song called “Sacred Trust.” http://youtu.be/unUwy32Wr-Q Hit me between the eyes. Good subject Adam.
Thanks Bill. Music tends to open my eyes to a lot of things the Lord wants me to see about myself…
Great video. I saw it on David’s blog before.
I know it might be cliche, but “How He Loves Us” gets me choked up every time.
That’s a great one! We play that all the time in the band!
Likewise bro. Does not get much better than that. Such a powerful son.
Yeah, I do not care for that style of music so much, but I really like the meaning behind it. Awesome post about it! Sometimes it is hard to play the background.
As for a song that I have been diggin’ lately…Cannons by Phil Wickham! I love that song!
Phil Wickham has some great stuff.
Thanks Brandon!
Two things, in your title you put (Backgroud)and the song is accually called Background not I can play the background.
Thanks for letting me know. Changes have been made.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
That is good stuff man, very convicting. Thanks for sharing that.
I think pride and credit keep me from wanting to play the background. It is that whole allurement of having people recognize you for what you can do. It gets me in big trouble because I become more known for what I can do and not who I am.
That often leads me desiring more for recognition then playing the part that God has placed me in.
So true. I have to realize who has gifted me with what I have. Sure people may see me accomplishing this and that, but without Him I would not have accomplished anything.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing Kyle!
This is a pretty good song. I love how music can speak so directly into the lives of people – one of the many reasons I write & play, too. Thanks for sharing!
You bet Craig. Music is a very powerful medium!
Lecrae is pretty awesome–good theology and good sound. Thanks for sharing.
I agree. Thanks for stopping by!