Since it’s introduction I have been amazed and humbled at the response I have had to the song, “Awaken our Hearts.” I wrote it at a Jr. High Big House work camp, and have used it when leading worship for church camps, retreats and worship services for many years.
It was written because, like a lot of my songs, I needed to hear the words. It was also written because I felt that it was something the church needed to hear. It is really just a simple prayer.. a request and a confession…
“Awaken the hearts of your people, send a revival into this place
Stir up the depths of our longing, we come before you seeking your face”
For we have forgotten the taste of your glory, forgotten your voice
Your beauty is hidden, our eyes cannot see you, ears cannot hear through the noise
Awaken our hearts”
The confession is that we have sometimes forgotten, with all the other noises and signs and lights, what God’s voice sounds like, and what his beauty looks like. It’s not intentional, we didn’t mean to forget, but I have to admit at least for myself that there are times when I get so caught up in everything around me that I forget to stop and listen, and remember.
The prayer is that God will awaken our hearts, remind us what his voice sounds like, and continue to show us His beauty, even when we are too busy to see. That maybe, just maybe we will slow down, close our eyes to distractions, take the earbuds out of our ears and just be still. Then we will be reminded of His voice, learn to listen to it and follow it once more.
That’s why I wrote this song. It’s a reminder to me and to those who hear it.
That’s also why I want you to use it in your church, or with your youth group, or for your own worship times. You can use it for whatever live worship setting you like. I would love to hear how it is received and how it goes. If you have any questions about the song, how I play it or need help in any way, just contact me.
Here are two different charts.
The Bb chart is in the original key on all of the recordings.
The G chart is what I use to play the song. Capo up 3 frets and it will sound in Bb.
Don’t forget to go vote for “Awaken Our Hearts” on the Indie Heaven 2011 Indiesong contest. Each vote helps me get closer to a chance to professionally record “Awaken our Hearts” and win $500 and other prizes. Just go to www.indieheaven.com/indiesong
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