Hearts on Fire
(An Original Song)
Introduction
When I found myself reflecting on John 19:26-27, I was brought back to the foot the Cross pondering Christ as Mary did. The effect of such a sight surely did not leave me the same. Hearts on fire allowed me to explore what happens in the depths of us when we behold and ponder: our hearts are strengthened in Christ’s love and are then called to action of deeper worship and even urgent evangelization.
The Heart
This song speaks first and foremost of the heart, because it was what made Mary the most excellent “behold and ponderer”. Her heart allowed her to recognize and love her son. Her heart trusted in the plans of the Father for Jesus. “Blessed are you, Mary, because you believed that the Lord’s words to you would be fulfilled.”(Luke 1:45) This verse captures the posture of heart that Mary excellently mastered. A hopeful heart sees a life beyond apparent death…the life of Christ.
Indeed, it is fixing the gaze of hearts beyond circumstance and onto who God is personally to us that will fulfill our every need. Hearts on fire portrays names of Himself that He has revealed to me this year: The Father, the Spirit and most especially the Son. Each has made known works of joy and hope in my life that has left me in awe. This heart song is one of gratitude for all the things He’s done.
Finding strength in Christ
When I think of a model of living that can navigate the perils of this world, I think of the life of Christ. The best example of selfless love was Jesus’ sacrifice through His passion. The best demonstration of God’s faithfulness is victory of Christ’s Cross. It is also in the person of Jesus that I found what it meant to have faith in action. He preached. He redeems. He was commissioned. “I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13). Through His name I can be inspired in the same strength He received in obeying to the Father.
Christ was God’s incarnated presence in the world. This is why the tone Hearts on fire is grounded, hard hitting and striking. When the Lord lived in the world, He left footprints in the hearts of those He spoke to and ministered to. This song is meant to be a praise song, but of the invigorating kind. It is a song celebrating and testifying to God’s real presence in our lives.
A call to action
Lastly, Hearts on Fire builds on the victory beyond the Cross: the resurrection. Because of this, it looks into the upbringing of the Church through the fire of the Holy Spirit. It is through Its inspiration that many were converted back to Him. This story is not explicit when gazing at the death-ridden scene that is the crucifixion.
Hearts on fire is uniting and expresses a collective response to the Cross: We are hopeful in what is to come, for ourselves and for the world He desires to unite to Himself.
Conclusion
To behold and ponder challenges my heart to recognize on Christ with crucified on my own personal Cross. This original composition symbolizes the summit of my own Passion joined with His: I am not same after it because He has resurrected in my own dire circumstances. To know that Cross is the greatest expression of love is what will keep me ablaze in God’s mission for years to come.
Hearts on fire
(Lyrics)
Verse
Father God, Creator, our forever
You mercies are new every day
Son of God, Saviour and friend
You sacrifice has redeemed our shame
Pre-chorus
We sing for all You’ve done
We sing for all You’ve won
Your name is our strength
Chorus
We see Your love in action
The promise of redemption
We’re filled with joy since You said
“You are mine”
Spirit lead us into
New life in Your salvation
Let Your glory come alive
Let Your glory come alive
Verse
Father God, Creator, our forever
You mercies are new every day
Son of God, Saviour and friend
You sacrifice has redeemed our shame
Pre-chorus
We sing for all You’ve done
We sing for all You’ve won
Your name is our strength
Chorus
We see Your love in action
The promise of redemption
We’re filled with joy since You said
“You are mine”
Spirit lead us into
New life in Your salvation
Let Your glory come alive
Let Your glory come alive
Bridge (x3)
Our hearts on fire, they burn with Your life
Lord, by Your Cross may we stand
Chorus (x2)
We see Your love in action
The promise of redemption
We’re filled with joy since You said
“You are mine”
Spirit lead us into
New life in Your salvation
Let Your glory come alive
Let Your glory come alive
Coda:
Let Your glory come alive
