One of the songs we have added to our worship time is “PRAISE YOU ANYWHERE” by Brandon Lake. Using worship and praise in the midst of troubles is the absolute best, and bible suggested, way to get through anything. We are all so quick to focus on the storms of life because they can be so overwhelming and fear inducing, Our natural response to these situations is not to worship or praise, but protest.
As a worship leader, I try to work with the team to bring songs to the congregation to excite, encourage, and enhance their relationship and walk with God – which in turn makes us all worship leaders.
Here are the lyrics to that song. If you get a chance, pull the song up on Pandora, or Spotify, or YouTube and take a listen.
Praise You Anywhere
Sometimes you’ve gotta dance through the darkness, sing through the fire, praise when it don’t make sense!
Sometimes you’ve gotta stare down the giant, worship from the lion’s den!
Sometimes you’ve gotta shout it from the mountain, louder in the valley, trusting that He’s gonna get you there!
Sometimes you’ve gotta welcome the wonder, wait for the answer, worship with your hands in the air! I’ll praise You anywhere!
Praise! Give Him praise! Give Him praise! In the highest!
Praise! Give Him praise! Give Him praise! In the highest! He is worthy! Yes, He is worthy of all of the praise!
Sometimes you’ve gotta praise in the prison, cry out to heaven, shout it ‘til the doors swing wide!
Sometimes you’ve gotta stand on your shackles, brave in the battle, worship with your hands held high! I’ll praise You anywhere!
Faithful all my life, blessings day and night, countless reasons why - I’ll praise You anywhere!
Every promise kept, goodness every step, each and every breath - I’ll praise You anywhere!
Let us always remember to praise and worship God firs No matter where you are or what your circumstances are! David says this in Psalm 13:
“ … BUT I TRUST IN YOUR UNFAILING LOVE. I WILL REJOICE BECAUSE YOU HAVE RESCUED ME. I WILL SING TO THE LORD BECAUSE HE IS GOOD TO ME!” Psalm 13: 3
Here is a word of advice from Brandon Lake that applies to all worshippers: “Lead with that authority that God’s already given you. You just have to step into it. Like, I shake in my boots every single night when I go out to lead. I’m not kidding you. But there’s a moment that when you give your nerves and your weakness and your insecurity over to God, it turns in to God’s confidence!”
And with that confidence, my friends, you can boldly say – I’ll praise You anywhere!
Peace and Love …
BIlly
