Background

From time to time I like to spotlight a song that really moves me in a spiritual way.  I know that often my tastes aren’t going to match up with those of some of the readers, but at the same time I feel that the right lyrics can really hit someone and make them look differently at their spiritual walk.

That is why I’m bringing up the song “Background” by Lecrae this week in this blog.  The first time I heard this song I enjoyed the beat.  At that point the words to the song didn’t really hit me, though they have since then.  See what I mean below:

It's evident You run the show, so let me back down.

You take the leading role, and I'll play the background.

I know I miss my cues, know I forget my lines

I'm sticking to Your script, and I'm reading all Your signs.

I don't need my name in lights.  I don't need a starring role.

And why gain the whole wide world, if I'm just gon' loose my soul.

And my ways ain't purified, I'll live according to Your Word.

I can't endure this life without Your wisdom being heard.

So word to every dancer for a pop star,

Cause we all play the background, but mine's a Rock Star.

Yeah. So if you need me I'll be stage right.

Prayin' the whole world will start embracing stage fright.

So let me fall back and stop giving my suggestions

Cause when I follow my obsessions I end up confessing.

That I'm not that impressive, matter of fact I'm who I are.

A trail of star dust leading to the Superstar.

After I actually heard the words to this song, it really hit me.  This is more than just a good tune, it’s a call to my heart to do the exact same thing.  There are many times in my life when I try to take control and not allow God to work.  I try to be the headliner in the story of my life instead of allowing God to take center stage.  I try to run the finances and I don’t allow God to bless the family.  I run the schedule of the day-to-day stuff instead of letting God take control.  And that list of things can go on and on over and over again.  I may not always try to take control, but I definetly do at least here and there.

So, is it time for you to play the background in your life?  Maybe you’ve tried to take control, but now realize that it isn’t your show to headline?  When we truly give up that starring role and allow God to take charge it is amazing the blessings we will realize.  The question is, are you willing to give up that control?

If you want to hear the whole song along with the lyrics check it out here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZosXYJYV8c

God bless!