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Savior King

Sophie - March 31, 2010

A couple of years ago we sang a new song called "Savior King" at my church. And y'all know how it is when the worship pastor breaks out a new song. It's a little unfamiliar at first as you stumble over the words and try to figure out the melody, and you might even sing more softly than normal. After all, you don't want to embarrass yourself by singing a phrase VERY loudly at the wrong moment, thereby startling the congregation with your unintended solo.

I may have done that once or twenty-four times in my adult life.

Anyway, when we sang the new song I mentioned earlier, I had a really unusual reaction: I loved it instantly. INSTANTLY. The rhythm was a little hard to predict and I didn't catch on to it immediately, but the lyrics absolutely captivated me. In fact, I came straight home and found the song on the web. And then I listened to it over and over. And over. And over and over.

Last night I was thinking about the heaviness, the gravity of these days leading up to Easter. And the chorus of "Savior King" came to mind. It's a powerful declaration in response to God's unmerited, lavish grace.

We love you Lord, we worship you
You are our God, you alone are good

You asked your Son to carry this
The heavy cross our weight of sin

I love you Lord, I worship you
Hope which was lost, now stands renewed
I give my life to honor this
The love of Christ, the Savior King