I love song writing! I haven’t written any songs that are well suited for corporate worship. No, my songs are more like sermons. I love creatively expressing my experiences, my convictions, and my passions through songs! It’s cathartic and it’s fulfilling. I’ve only shared my songs a few times since moving to Newton 7 years ago, but I’m looking forward to sharing them again on Friday night, August 13th in the worship center. We’re calling it “Songs and Stories” as I’ll be sharing about each song before playing it. To whet your appetite a little, I want to share a little about a song I wrote called “Resensitize”.
This song largely came about as I reflected on my own heart, and how I was growing used to hearing people use the Lord’s name without actually talking about Him. I used to cringe when I heard people say “Jesus” or “God” in frustration or anger. I didn’t like that I was used to it, and asked God to work in my heart to bring me back to a place where I once again was disturbed by the misuse of God’s name. While I wasn’t tempted to misuse the Lord’s name myself, I still felt like I was losing something. The world bombards us consistently with propaganda telling us how we should think and act, but I want to be shaped by the Holy Spirit and by God’s word. I don’t want to be desensitized; I want to be resensitized by the Holy Spirit. This song is somewhat of a prayer when I see that I’m getting comfortable with the world around me, and finding that my heart is becoming calloused.
Resensitize
When did I get so desensitized to all around me
How do I get back to where I once was before
Cause I used to be offended by the things I’d see
But now nothing seems to phase this calloused heart
And I know, I need You now, to resensitize me
I’m surrounded by a culture that is slowly fading
Trying not to be sucked in, but it keeps pulling
All this propaganda telling me to tolerate
It keeps numbing my conscience
And I know, I need You now to resensitize me
Desensitized by all these lies
Open my eyes and make me wise
And now I see, and realize
That I need to be resensitized
I love you church! I’ll be out of town this Sunday and Andy Friesen will be leading worship. I’m looking forward to being back next Sunday!
-Pastor Kyle