Background-Lecrae

Many people like all the attention. They like to be front and center with all eyes on them. They also like to get all the credit for the work they do.

As a "techie", I have learned the importance of being a background person in service at church. Through Lecrae's song Background, I have learned importance of being in the background in everyday life. He writes:

It’s evident you run the show, so let me back down
You take the leading role, and I’ll play the background
I know I miss my cues, know I forget my lines
I’m sticking to your script, and I’m reading all your signs
I don’t need my name in lights, I don’t need a starring role
Why gain the whole wide world, If I’m just going lose my soul
And my ways ain’t purified, don’t live according to Your Word
I can’t endure this life without Your wisdom being heard
So word to every dance, a foe, a pop star
‘Cause we all play the background, but mine’s a rockstar

Yeah, so if you need me I’ll be stage right
Praying the whole world will start embracing stage fright
So let me fall back, stop giving my suggestions
‘Cause when I follow my obsessions, I end up confessing
That I’m not that impressive, matter of fact
I’m who I are, a trail of stardust leading to the superstar

Every time I hear this song  I think of John 3:30
He must increase, but I must decrease

 

John's followers saw the popularity of Jesus and told John. But instead of getting jealous or trying to get all the attention, John simply stated that in our lives Jesus must become greater and we must become lesser. That is the goal of Lecrae's song; that people would not see him-the rapper, rock star, celebrity-they would just see Jesus. That must also be the goal of our lives.

 

Lyrics: http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/lyrics/new/track.asp?track_id=14937

 

Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHnZRZiCYHE