I like sharing things that work for me. Have you ever heard about song scouting? Well, it’s no big promoted activity, it is simply searching for songs that you never heard before and listening to them for the first time. I like scouting for songs when I need to relax a bit; when I wish to be refreshed in my spirit, and there is that stir within me to just bask in God’s goodness, on his character and on his promises.
When I go song scouting, I would listen to a few songs and then, not too long after, I would hit “play” for the last time, because this time, the song I am listening too has caught my attention, some-how it connects with me and my story and my experiences.
Song scouting, is fun, I love the excitement of finding that new song; there is a thrill about it. Many times, it is a song that I can enjoy singing as well, or I can see myself ministering the said song to others. It is also rewarding to go deeper, researching the song and finding out about the Writer, his walk with God, and the story behind the song, I just fell in love with. Recently, I scouted, and I found “As it is (In Heaven)” by Hillsong. I love this song very much. It speaks to me! It’s now my newest favourite.
Let me say that many of these songs have ministered to me, and I am truly grateful to experience a true free spirit of Worship. Contemporary worship has really helped me to relate to God on a deeper level that allows me to be broken and intimate at his feet.
Whenever you go song scouting, be sure to listen to the words carefully, try to understand the context or the story line and ask yourself, “Is this song in line with the Word of God?”
Here are the words of my newest favourite.
Verse 1
Whether now or then
Death is not my end
I know heaven waits for me
Though the road seems long
I’ll never walk alone
I’ve got all I need to sing
Pre-Chorus
I know You love me
I know You found me
I know You saved me
And Your grace will never fail me
And while I’m waiting
I’m not waiting
I know heaven lives in me
Verse 2
Should I suffer long
This is not my home
I know heaven waits for me
Though the night is dark
Heaven owns my heart
I’ve got all I need to sing
Chorus
So I will sing like I will there
In the fearless light of glory
Where the darkness cannot find me
And Your face is all I see
I will sing like a man
With no sickness in my body
Like no prison walls can hold me
I will sing like I am free
Bridge 1
I’ll sing holy holy
My heart cries holy
As it is in heaven
It is in me
Bridge 2
We’ll sing holy holy
The earth cries holy
As it is in heaven
So let it be
This song was written by Joel Houston and Ben Fielding. This is the YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So97pmyDbVw
Joel Houston is the son of Brian and Bobbie Houston, Founders of Hillsong Church. He is a Song Writer and Pastor.
Ben Fielding is an Australian born worship leader and songwriter. Some of his songs include
“Mighty to Save”, “This I believe”, “God is Able” and “Anchor”.
